Wire Coat Care: Hand-Stripping Basics
📅 Published: December 31, 2024| ⏱️ 6 min read | 🏷️ Coat Care
Wire coats keep texture and color best with hand stripping. Learn safe technique, tools, and timing.
Know the Coat Cycle
Wire coats have hard guard hairs over a soft undercoat. Stripping removes blown guard hairs to maintain texture.
Tools & Technique
- Use a stripping knife or fingers with chalk for grip.
- Pull in the direction of coat growth in small sections.
- Stop if the skin reddens—rotate areas to avoid irritation.