tail advice please?

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My boy is hogged and has all his legs etc trimmed. The problem is what do I do with his tail? Last year it was shaved at the sides but I really didn't like the look of it so I have let it grow a bit but I can't leave it like is is as I want to start doing a few local shows with him. Can I just get one of those pulling rakes (and can anyone remember the name please?) and just pull it neatly or do I have to have shaved sides with hogged and trimmed?
 
I posted in a thread lower down about the rake- I got mine from clipper sharp- used it last night and the finish is fab. You can't tell by looking at it that it is'nt pulled. Took 10 minutes instead of ten days too!! Really recommend
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Didn't see your post - thanks for letting me know - now all I need to find out is if a pulled tail is OK
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Oster tail rakes (or go to a pet shop and get a dog grooming rake for half the price!).

I would have thought that for local shows you'll be fine with a pulled tail, but am no expert.
 
or if you have wolsey clippers one of the bottom blades does pretty much same job if you comb through top of tail a few times. ( I know this from being at a very posh place where all tails etc had to be pulled etc solo combs etc had not been invented and danger money was never offered!) xx
 
A pulled tail will be absolutely fine for local level- and at county I *think* the Cobs have pulled tails rather than clipped/ hogged anyway as it gives a smarter finish
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A pulled tail is correct for hogged/trimmed cobs for showing. Please don't just shave up the sides, it looks terrible because all the hair is the same length and it grows out looking like a bog brush. Pull it if he'll let you (when warm and relaxed after work) or if he's not keen you can carefully use a rake or thinning scissors to get a similar effect.
 
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Years ago I was told by a (famous) hunter judge that the mark of a pro is a properly pulled and trimmed tail - amateurs plait !! This has stuck with me for years....

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Fraid I have to agree and like to see a nicely pulled tail although I did cheat in the winter and used a 'rake'.

My other pet hate is very long tails bleugh!!
 
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