Nail Polish and Bows -- Is It a Girl Thing

Polish and Bows has for a long time been used as a statement that says "Fabulous" and "Fancy" for many dogs. It's also a simple and convenient way to keep long haired pups from having fur constantly over their eyes. In America, during the 18th and 19th century the focus on both show and pet dogs was for their workmanship. Dogs often chased rodents and other pests out of fields, were used for hunting, or helped pull carts and watch over livestock. It wasn't until the mid-19th and 20th century when the farms dwindled and the industrial / manufacturing era changed the way that people viewed their dogs. With limited ability to work for a living dogs became the adorable, loving, lap pets that they are today. With that new outlook on the purpose of a pet came more attention to the way dogs looked. They were out of the field and onto the living room rug and so owners looked at them more often and wanted them to be able to stare back at them. Would you rather your pet see you or not? With many long hair breeds the option is trim the face short as in the example below. Or, keep it long and pull it up with a bow.

The bow although cute can also be viewed as a necessity for this reason and both boys and girl dogs alike wear them to keep the hair out of their eyes.















Similarly, is the use of nail polish. Nail polish can only be placed on the toes of dogs who have their feet regularly shaved. If you tried to polish the feet that have fur over the nail, the polish gets in the fur before it can dry and causes a big mess. Polish is a long enjoyed tradition of all poodles toy, miniature, and standard of both the male and female breeds. The poodle has long held the title as the elitist pet. It is a high maintenance and expensive dog that comes in many shades and sizes to choose from. It is a traditional symbol of prestige and money in any size and shade of fur. From the look to the temperament the poodle represents quality. The poodle often acts as if it knows it's meant to perform and show off.

 Golda's Grooming in Knoxville, TN off of I-40 specializes in the maintenance and care of poodles and other fancy small breeds.  Golda's own poodle Abby prefers to wear pink, but she dresses in a variety of colors to match her ever growing wardrobe.

For more information on dog care check out the Golda's Grooming Website. Golda's Grooming "We Care About Your Pets" 3629 Western Ave. Knoxville, TN 37931 Right off of I-40. Or Schedule an Appointment for a Pet Grooming via email here: Golda's Grooming Schedule Your Pet