How do I stop burs from sticking to a hunting dog?

August 28, 2011 at 11:53 pm
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I have a Springer Spaniel that my husband hunts with. I don’t really want to shave her with winter coming but she loves pheasant hunting. Is there any way to prevent burs and stickers from sticking into her fur?

Yes, there are several ways to defeat the burs. Been there, done that, at AKC hunting tests with Gordan setters. Go to a tack or horse shop.
Look for a silicone cream or spray to put on manes & tails. It also prevents tangles, and stuff getting caught in it. Once applied to the dog, it will feel/look a bit oily, but it works great. I suggest you wash it out, after wards.

"Vetrolin Shine" is a detangler with silicone to prevent burs, tangles, breakage, etc. http://www.farnamhorse.com/brochures/VetrolinGroomingGuide.pdf

Additionally: http://www.horses-ponies.co.uk/Silicone-Free-Mane-and-Tail-Detangler-by-IV-Horse-297.htm

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  1. doug0102

    on August 29, 2011 at 5:10 am

    No. You have to get them out one by one every time she comes home.
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  2. Infinitely Superior

    on August 29, 2011 at 5:26 am

    The ONLY help (there’s no cure) is PAM SPRAY!!!
    The plain, of course!
    YES….been there & DONE that & tried lots of different products.
    Helps most….keeps some sticking & the rest easier to COMB out.
    Stand her up on hind legs & spray underneath liberally. Ears too,of course.
    References :

  3. Blue Titan

    on August 29, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Make your husband pick them out–its what my wife does to me when I take them out hunting.
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  4. E. H.

    on August 29, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Yes, there are several ways to defeat the burs. Been there, done that, at AKC hunting tests with Gordan setters. Go to a tack or horse shop.
    Look for a silicone cream or spray to put on manes & tails. It also prevents tangles, and stuff getting caught in it. Once applied to the dog, it will feel/look a bit oily, but it works great. I suggest you wash it out, after wards.

    "Vetrolin Shine" is a detangler with silicone to prevent burs, tangles, breakage, etc. http://www.farnamhorse.com/brochures/VetrolinGroomingGuide.pdf

    Additionally: http://www.horses-ponies.co.uk/Silicone-Free-Mane-and-Tail-Detangler-by-IV-Horse-297.htm
    References :
    25 yr in hunting dogs.