Show grooming

[ccchins]

So I ordered a set of grooming combs from Ryerson and had a few questions about grooming before a show.

I was informed that Chinchillas will "release" fur when stressed out. Will they do this when being combed?

Also what do I use the lint roller and hack saw blade for? Any and all information will be appreciated. Thanks

ccchins

 

[aznmexaggie]

Chins can slip fur if you grab them too tightly or pull too hard on an area which is uncombed or matted. Small short strokes should be used at first, to seprate all the hairs.

I use a hacksaw blade for chins that are really dense and blowing a lot of fur. You run it over them from tail to head, then I go up the sides toward the back, and then I sweep it all off with the hacksaw lightly across the back (tail to head). It removes all the loose dead fur.

After combing with a rough and fine comb, the lint roller is then used to remove any little hairs that are atill sticking out.

 

[ticklechin]

A video by Spoof

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op0JrGfnqBI

 

[Kylelemler]

Nice video! That's a pretty feisty one!!! One thing you will notice at a show most every grooms a little differently. We use just combs and lint rollers here...oh and then scissors for the tail.

 

[ccchins]

What is the purpose of trimming the tail?

 

[Dreamlite]

Keeps the tail from messing the hair and tails tend to get off colored quickly. Trimming off those off colored tips helps brighten the appearance.

 

[ccchins]

This is the chin that I will be showing.

 

[Kylelemler]

Picture makes him looks smooth. Just have to wait and see what they think of him under the show lights.

 

[ccchins]

When I took that picture I hadn't even brushed him.

 

[Kylelemler]

What show are you getting him ready for? Don't forget to dust often prior to the show, but stop dusting several days before a show.

 

[ccchins]

Right now I just want to practice grooming and try and get my chins used to it. I live in Florida and the only show is in Nov.

 

[Kansas City Chinchillas]

I suggest practicing on a chin or chins you don't plan to show before you start combing show chins. The best way to learn is by combing as many as you can.

 

[ccchins]

Ok that's what I will try. I have a pet only chin and I can groom him. Are there any in depth how to's videos on grooming?

 

[ccchins]

Ok that's what I will try. I have a pet only chin and I can groom him. Are there any in depth how to's videos on grooming?

 

[ticklechin]

This is Spoofs other video grooming a calm chin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV0H2pQYHoE&feature=plcp