What is hand stripping?, Removing dead outer-coat hairs by hand or with a stripping tool, A grooming method that maintains the texture and colour of a wire coat., Why are some dog coats hand stripped instead of clipped?, It helps preserve the coat’s natural harsh texture., It can maintain the coat’s rich colour and correct appearance., What is meant by a “blown coat”?, The outer coat has finished growing and is ready to be removed., The coat has been dried using a high-velocity dryer, Which tool can be used for hand stripping?, A stripping knife., A clipper guard comb, Why should the skin be held firmly while stripping?, To make the hair more difficult to remove, To support the skin and reduce pulling and discomfort, In which direction should the hair be pulled?, In the natural direction of hair growth, Against the natural direction of hair growth., How can you tell when a coat is ready to be stripped?, The longer hairs come away easily without excessive force., The hairs are firmly attached and difficult to remove., What is the difference between hand stripping and carding?, Hand stripping removes dead outer coat; carding removes excess undercoat, Hand stripping removes undercoat; carding cuts the outer coat shorter, When might hand stripping be unsuitable for a dog?, . Whenever the dog has a healthy, blown wire coat, When the dog has sore skin or cannot comfortably tolerate the process, At what angle should the hair be pulled when hand stripping?, Straight upwards at a 90-degree angle away from the skin, At approximately a 45-degree angle, following the natural direction of the coat

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