Border Collies have a medium-length double coat that sheds year-round in Florida — their high activity level means they spend considerable time outdoors collecting debris in the feathering on their legs and tail. Pip's appointment included a de-shedding treatment to remove the accumulated loose coat, followed by trimming the feathering to a practical length for her active lifestyle. We do not dramatically alter the Border Collie's natural outline — only the feathering and paw fur are trimmed. The de-shedding treatment used a high-velocity dryer, undercoat rake, and de-shedding bath. Ear check included — Border Collies are prone to debris accumulation in the ear canal from outdoor activity.
Before
Pip arrived with her medium-length double coat heavily shedding — fur releasing across the back and sides, feathering on legs and tail tangled with outdoor debris.
After
Pip left after a full de-shedding treatment and tidy: feathering trimmed, loose coat removed, and skin visible and clean. A streamlined, active appearance.
110 minServices: Full Grooming, De Shedding, Nail Trimming, Ear Cleaning
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Border Collie undercoat accumulation from missed appointments presents differently than full mat formation — the guard coat above appears normal while the shed undercoat beneath has compressed into a dense layer. Jax had missed two grooming cycles, allowing two full undercoat cycles to accumulate. We began with an extended high-velocity blow-out session — 30 minutes of directed airflow that separated the layers and removed the majority of the accumulated shed coat. Rake work followed, then a de-shedding bath and final blow-dry. The result was a coat at perhaps 40% of the volume that arrived. Border Collies in high-activity environments shed more than those in less active settings — shorter grooming intervals may be appropriate.
Before
Jax came in with heavy undercoat buildup along his back and rump — the medium-length coat had accumulated two cycles of shed undercoat from missed appointments.
After
Double-cycle undercoat accumulation cleared with high-velocity blow-out and rake work. Coat laying flat and clean after treatment.
105 minServices: De Shedding, De Matting, Bath & Brush
Maintenance Groom
Maintenance Trim
$68–$95
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Border Collie maintenance appointments at six weeks address shedding accumulation before it reaches the compaction stage. Skye's appointment included a moderate de-shedding session (60 minutes versus 90+ at compaction), feathering tip trim to remove the tangles that had formed during outdoor activity, and an ear cleaning to clear the debris that had accumulated in the canal from field activity. De-shedding bath and blow-dry completed the session. Nail trim. At six weeks, Skye's coat is manageable; at eight to ten weeks, the session becomes significantly more intensive. For active Border Collies in Central Florida, six-week intervals are the practical maximum.
Before
Skye was six weeks past her last professional groom — shedding increasing, feathering starting to tangle at the tips, ear canal showing early debris.
