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    How do I brush my dog's coat if it's very thick?
    Marie Lin
    Licensed Pet Groomer
    Marie Lin is a Licensed Pet Groomer and the Owner of Marie's Pet Grooming, a grooming salon based in New York City. Marie has over 10 years of pet grooming experience specializing in dogs and cats. She earned her pet grooming certification from the American Academy of Pet Grooming New York in 2009 and is also a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hawaii Pacific University in 2007.
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    Expert Answer
    Work in sections or layers. Once you complete one layer, move onto the next one.
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    How do I get brown stains out of the dog's face fur?
    Community Answer
    I had to carefully clip my Maltese around the eye to get that gunk off. Then I found it was better just to carefully clip the nose with a very small battery operated clipper. The best thing is to ask a groomer. All dogs have that color to their tears, it's just more noticable on white dogs.
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    What size clipper blade should I use on the body?
    Community Answer
    Body, back, and sides: #3 & 3/4 blade. Head, tail, paw pads, and under body: Scissor. Ear tips: #10 blade. Please use hemostat to protect the ears.
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    Are Westies required to have a shorter cut for the summer due to higher temperatures?
    Community Answer
    They are not required to, but they will likely be much more comfortable if they have a shorter hair cut.
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    How often should I have a Westie's coat stripped at the dog groomers?
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    Maybe twice a year.
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