Hand stripping is a groom that is more suited to wiry  fur such as most terrier breeds, schnauzers also some spaniels types, etc  subject to coat quality and texture. Hand stripping is the process of removing the dead top coat by hand instead of shaving this helps to keep coat colour vibrant and the texture as it should be as opposed to going softer and losing colour when shaved, it also fully removes the dead hair from the follicle meaning less chance of skin problems and blockages therefore making way for new healthy hair growth.  Included in this groom is a nail trim if needed, ear cleanse, bath with a minimum of two shampoos, blow dry and brush through, pad trim, sanitary tidy, hand strip and optional spritz of dog cologne.