Fluffy's

[beach4me]

I have a fluffy named Kate and a "normal" Corgi named Reilly.

Reilly and Kate have the same parents but are from different litters. Reilly came to us as a pup. Kate was a year and half when she came to live with us. The breeder never could place her. But I fell in love with her instantly. Her ears never did stand up. Her hair is very full,long and soft. A different feel than Reilly. And she has the sweetest personality of any dog I have ever had. Completely different from Reilly.

I have always wondered if from birth they "knew" they were different from the pack and that is part of the personality as well.

Everyone thinks she is a cross between a corgi and sheltie. No one believes me when I tell them that their parents were the same...just different litters. She is AKC registered and has been spayed. IMO, I don't think breeding them is helpful to the breed.

What do you guys trim the pants with? Do you trim other parts as well? She goes to the spa regularly but I would love to do it myself.

[Cheetah]

I don't trim Shippo's pants, but I do use a mat breaker to thin them.

I don't think breeding them is helpful either, but they pop up in regular litters of corgis, so it's a tad bit unavoidable (I know there's a DNA test now but still). I don't mind. I think I prefer them. >^_^<

[Michael Romanos]

I would trim a fluffy Corgi's trousers or skirt a little if the volume of hair was interfering with their toileting ie often leaving traces of poop on that part of their coat.
However if a fluffy was to get an all-over trim to be more comfortable in the warmer months of the year, this would include the trousers or skirt (or pants as you might call it) to retain a more even appearance.

[colbycorgi]

We just got our first Corgi and hes a fluffy and as others have said, we use a dematting blade to trim up any parts that are scraggly.

Obviously he doesnt get to look as great as when he comes back from spa day but its good for the in-between.

We have also tried other tools like a slicker brush, a bamboo one, a loop blade and electric trimmers-these were tough as he never sits still and a rake which loosens things up...he likes to eat all the brush handles..but he doesnt mind "getting handsome" for the ladies

the dematter is the best for cleaning him up all over...we just love it....but we also make sure to do it outside as we can usually make a whole new colby with what comes out!!!

Good Luck

[LuvMyFluffy]

We try to keep the poop shoot area on Gizmo trimmed all year round.
In the hot weather he gets his belly, feet and butt trimmed. I also trim a few of the longer hairs around the ears, but I do love his "Angel Wings".
I really don't like the look of a fluffy that is trimmed too much. Gizmo is a sable, which gives him that beautiful "collie" look. Plus I get lots of compliments on how soft his coat is. Now I do know, not all fuffs have the same coat, so it varies for each dog. I'm part of a fluffy group on yahoo, and some of the fluff owners actually love that long butt skirt.
Gizmo is sporting his at the moment, but I intend to get him to the groomer soon. One of the folks on the list posted instructions on how she groomed her fluff. I'll try to find it and post it.