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Russell Terrier (Jack Russell)

CoatSmooth, broken or rough double coat
How oftenBrush weekly; broken/rough coats hand-stripped a few times a year
ToolsBristle brush, stripping knife (rough coats), nail grinder
Matting risklow

Prep notes

Clipping a broken or rough coat softens it; stripping keeps the texture. High energy, so do grooming practice after exercise.

Tracks to start with

Nails · Paw handling · Brushing

Sources: AKC: Russell Terrier (Jack Russell) breed page · AKC: How to Groom a Dog. Frequencies are typical ranges. Your groomer may recommend a different schedule.

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