🐾 The Art of Hand-Stripping

Keeping Wire-Haired Coats Beautiful Naturally

If your dog has a wire-haired coat, you’ve probably heard the term hand-stripping (also called plucking). It’s one of the most traditional grooming techniques, and it makes all the difference for wire breeds like Schnauzers, Fox Terriers, Border Terriers, or Wire-Haired Dachshunds.

At Bimba’s Doggy Salon, we specialise in this unique method. Our groomers have many years of hands-on experience perfecting the technique, ensuring every wire-haired coat is treated with skill, patience, and care.

✋ What Is Hand-Stripping?

Unlike clipping or shaving, hand-stripping gently removes dead outer hairs from the coat by hand. This allows new, healthy hair to grow in its natural wire texture, keeping the coat strong, colourful, and weather-resistant, just as it was meant to be.

It’s a slow and careful process, but the results are worth it: a beautifully textured coat and a happy, comfortable dog.

🌿 Why It Matters

Shaving a wire-haired coat can soften the texture and fade the colour over time. Hand-stripping, on the other hand, keeps the wire coat vibrant and true to the breed’s natural appearance. It also helps the skin breathe better, reducing irritation and shedding.

💚 Our Expertise

Hand-stripping is an art, and our team has refined it through years of professional grooming experience. We know how to read each dog’s coat, when to pluck, and how to keep your loved one relaxed throughout the process.

Every appointment is done with a relaxed approach, plenty of breaks, and lots of cuddles.

🐕 Ready to Book?

If your dog has a wire coat, give them the care they deserve.

Book their next hand-stripping session with us at Bimba’s Doggy Salon and let our experienced groomers bring out their best coat naturally.

👉 Book your appointment today or contact us to learn more about hand-stripping for your dog.

The natural look of a wire-haired coat. Strong, textured, and full of personality..