Grooming Your Long Haired Jack Russell Pup
What is a long-haired Jack Russell Terrier? Do they really exist? A long-haired Jack Russell Terrier is part of the non-sporting group of dogs mentioned in the second paragraph of this article. Though commonly referred to as long-haired Jack Russell Terriers, they more accurately are called rough coated Jack Russells. The difference in these terms is that long-haired ones have completely hairless coats, while the rough-coated ones have coats that are either fringed or sheared.
Of course, the question remains, “how to adopt a long-haired Jack Russell?” One way you can adopt one is by contacting a reputable breeder who specializes in the breed. While these dogs are not typically the cheapest around, they are also usually the most affectionate, so if you are ready to commit to a life together with this breed, then you may want to take your time in deciding on the right home for your new pet.
The coat types available for long-haired Jack Russells include long, medium, and short.
You should know that there are mixed breeds out there as well; hence the term “mixed.” These are dogs with one or two coat types and mixed breeds are dogs that have one coat type and one or two coat colors.
If you do not care too much about the coat or cannot afford the expenses, there are other options you can explore as well. There are three very good choices you have when deciding on which dog to adopt. These are purebred American Kennel Club (AKC) registered American Long Haired Husky’s, long-haired Labrador Retrievers, and long-haired German Shepherds.
All three of these breeds have their own unique physical attributes and individual quirks and characteristics, but all three of them are very popular pets throughout the United States.
The AKC has a long list of standards for the American Kennel Club’s registered American Kennel Clubs and registered German Shepherds.
All AKC registered American Kennel Club dogs must have short, smooth coats that are straight and dense without any fringe, long coats that are soft and silky, solid coarse or mats, and bristle coats that are silky and shiny without any shedding. In addition, AKC registered American Kennel Club long-haired German Shepherds and long-haired Labrador Retrievers must be non-shedding.
All three breeds are also pampered and well socialized. As you can see, American Kennel Club (AKC) and German Shepherd owners spend a lot of time and energy caring for their dogs because they have special needs.
All American Kennel Club (AKC) registered and non-registered (terrier) dogs must always be adequately groomed. This is a requirement for all AKC registered dogs and is especially important for long-haired (or rough coat) American Kennel Club pups.
A well-groomed dog with thick, luxurious, dense, and full-length hair all the way to the base of the tail will not only look good but will feel great as well. A well-groomed dog will resist scratching and biting which are common behaviors among rough-coated dogs. Grooming every two to three weeks should suffice to keep your pup’s healthy, happy and shiny!
German Shepherds also need their coats brushed.
This brushing is done in between the two coats of hair. You may choose to use a brush or a comb. Use the right kind of brush for the right purpose. Soft bristle brushes work best for smooth coats, stiff bristle brushes are best for long coats or heavy-weight bristle brushes work best for short-scale or delicate coats.
If you want to bathe your long-hair Russells, a bathtub or an attached tub may work best. Regular bathing is not advisable for rough coats that shed. It is good to brush your pups often in between brushings to reduce hair shedding. Just be sure you bathe regularly so that the cats do not get matted.
