Fran on Friday

I posted a picture of Tango on Facebook today, saying that he’s looking scruffy. And a friend said that it’s hard to have a good hair day in the dry winter air. And she’s right! It is cold and dry, and my hair isn’t looking that great, either!

But the sad truth is that I just haven’t taken Tango to the groomer in a while. He needs it! He usually looks much more polished and suave and just slightly scruffy. He’s presentable as he is, but not looking his best.

Tango is a rough coated Brussels Griffon. Brussels Griffons (Griffs) come in 2 coat types – rough and smooth. Smooth Griffs don’t have the mustache or beard, and they don’t need to be groomed. Just a brushing a couple of times a week will do. Rough Griffs, on the other hand, should actually be stripped by hand if they’re going to be shown in conformation. That means pulling out the top layer of fur. Yes, ouch. Those of us who don’t show their Griffs in the breed ring usually take the lazy route and just take their dogs to the groomer. I love my groomer! She makes Tango look like a real Brussels Griffon, even with a clipper and scissors! He looks like he’s been stripped for the ring! So handsome. I’d better make an appointment…