A 13 year old very overgrown border terrier black roan has its jacket hand stripped and thinners used on its legs,head and tail. Due to being an older dog, consideration needs to be given to minimising grooming time as they find it difficult to stand for long periods. Also the coat is more difficult to remove and so thinners help reduce time and discomfort or skin reactions.

Key points: Belly strap used to support legs and help standing during the stripping process. A large amount of dead coat was removed (see pile on floor) to reveal a healthy water repellent guard coat and better heat control.