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Long Coat

Parka Coats To Keep Your Warm

Parka coats are one of the best ways to keep warm during frigid winter conditions.  They will not only help to keep your torso and arms warm.  The hood will keep your head, face and neck well protected.  Parkas also come in long versions which will keep your legs protected from the cold as well.  Once winter begins to fade and spring is upon you, the last thing you will probably be thinking about is buying a winter coat or jacket.  However, that's the best time to get a great bargain, especially since you don't really need to worry about a parka going out of style.  So if your jacket needs to be replaced or if you just can't resist the great bargains you are likely to run across during the off season, consider shopping in the spring and summer for your winter clothing, coats and accessories like gloves and scarves.  You will find incredible deals.

You can find these coats readily available in the market place.  Parkas don't really ever go out of style, so you shouldn't encounter any problems from shopping ahead.  There are of course different styles to choose from, such as long coats and ones that go just below or above the knees.  They also come in a wide array of colors and materials, so choosing a new coat shouldn't be difficult.  Just be sure to keep in mind what your winter needs are.  It may be hard to stay focused on that when you are shopping for a heavy coat in the middle of the summer.

One of the main ways a parka keeps you warm is through its hood.  One nice feature that some of these coats have is a detachable hood.  This way when you don't need it you can remove the hood and then put it back on when the colder temperatures hit and you need to keep your head and neck protected and warm.  You can buy these coats at coat and clothing stores, departments stores and also sporting goods and outdoor stores.

Parka coats will definitely keep you warm next winter.  Consider buying a new one to replace or enhance your winter wardrobe.

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What's the correct way to groom a collie with a very long heavy coat?

Our Border Collie pup is growing a really long, heavy coat. He looks great but I want to groom it properly. Should I brush against it and then go the other way? What sort of brushes shoul I use?

First pick a nice quiet secure area for the grooming. If you are comfortable sitting on the floor and getting your pup to lay down in front of you, then do that, however that will become backbreaking for you. If you can get yourself a grooming table I would suggest doing that. Teach your pup that being on the table is ok, when 'table training' pups I always try to sit on the table with them and allow them to lay part of their body on my lap for starters(never leave your pup unattended on the table). Make it somewhat of a game with your pup, and praise him for sitting or laying on the table, short periods of time at first, so he becomes used to being up off the ground. If where you got your pup from is a show kennel then I'm sure they would probably use what is called a 'pin brush' they are generally roundish in shape, with pins similar to what we use on our hair, generally the ends of the pins are rounded to make it easier on the dogs skin, as well as a good metal comb that has 2 different widths of teeth. Personally I like a comb that carries a nice weight to it, helps in going through the coat much better. If you want to use a 'slicker' squarish brush with thin metal wires that are bent, then go ahead, pick one up that is labeled medium, means the hardness is of a medium quality, when using a 'slicker' always always be very careful on how hard you are brushing as it will scratch the skin very quickly. Always brush with the lay of the hair, if you can get the pup to lay on his side, I would recommend starting at the belly coat and working in layers up his side. Have him stand up or sit up to brush again in layers(as much as possible) his chest. Brushing out his 'pants'(his back legs), will be lots of fun, again work from the bottom up, hock to top of hindquaters( most don't like that, and will tend to try to sit on you, and this is where you learn to move your body in wierd ways). I tend to place one hand/arm under their belly and hope that I can bring my arm around enough to lift and hold the tail off to the side I'm not working on, or recruit help and have someone stand at the pups head and gently but firmly keep one hand under their belly to keep them standing. Talking with your pup in a calm soothing voice will go along way to keeping him calm, don't get overly excited until you are done and the pup is back on the floor, then let him know how happy you are with his behaviour, and reward him. Patience and time will go along way in getting him to enjoy being brushed on a regular basis.

Dog groomer for Show and Pets for over 20 years.

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