Wire Coat Care 

Wire coat: why it is not a "hairstyle" but a protective system? 

A wire coat is not a beauty solution and not a "style." 

It is a protective system created by nature so that a dog could live in challenging conditions. 

This coat type protects against: 

• rain and mud, 
• cold and wind, 
• sun, 
• mechanical damage (bushes, branches, friction). 

Therefore, the main goal is function, not softness or visual "beauty." 

How does a wire coat "work"? 

The structure of a wire coat is always two-layered: 

1️⃣ Hard, coarse top coat 

This is the "armor": 

repels water, 

protects the skin, 

maintains shape and color, 

protects from friction. 

2️⃣ Softer undercoat 

maintains warmth, 

ensures a stable microclimate close to the body. 

👉 Only when both layers are balanced does the coat truly perform its function. 

Why does a wire coat not "fall out" on its own? 

The most important biological feature of this coat type: 

a mature (old) hair often does not shed naturally. 

At the same time, a new hair already begins growing from the same follicle. 

This means that in one spot at the same time there may be: 

• an old (mature) hair, 
• an active hair, 
• a newly growing hair. 

If the old hair is not removed in time, it begins to interfere: 

• takes up space, 
• presses on the skin, 
• prevents new hair from growing normally, 
• disrupts skin "breathing." 

Then the body chooses the easiest path: 

instead of producing hard protective hair, it begins producing more soft undercoat. 

Result: 

• the coat softens, 
• loses color, 
• becomes "fluffy," 
• loses structure. 

This is not genetics and not a "bad coat." 

It is the result of incorrect care. 

Why should a wire coat not be clipped with a machine? 

A wire coat should not be clipped with a machine because: 

• the hair is only cut, 
• but remains in the follicle with the root, 
• the body "thinks" the hair is still there, 
• therefore it does not receive a signal to grow new hard hair. 

Over time: 

• the coat becomes soft and wavy, 
• fragile, 
• loses pigment, 
• begins to shed, 
• may not regrow with the same structure as before. 

👉 This is not only aesthetics – it is a disruption of coat biology. 

The correct solution: hand stripping 

The only correct foundation of wire coat care is: 

✅ manual removal of mature hair with the root (hand stripping). 

When the old hair is removed with the root: 

• the follicle is released, 
• the body receives a clear signal: 
• "the hair is gone – a new one must grow," 
• a new, strong, hard, correctly structured hair grows. 

What is "rolling coat" and why is it not a one-time procedure? 

"Rolling coat" is often misunderstood. 

It is not a procedure performed once. 

It is a continuous, cyclical maintenance process. 

"Rolling coat" means: 

• the coat is never left to fully overgrow, 
• and never completely stripped down at once, 
• mature hair is removed regularly, gradually, 
• at the time when new hair is already growing beside it. 

You can imagine the cycle: 

hair grows → matures → performs its function → is removed → new hair grows in its place. 

When "rolling coat" is maintained correctly: 

• the dog is never left without protective coat, 
• the coat remains dense, hard, and structurally stable, 
• there are no "shocks" or extremes. 

Frequency: 

• Pet dogs: usually every 6–10 weeks. 
• Show dogs: more often, every 1–2 weeks. 

The principle does not change – only the rhythm intensity differs. 

Bathing: moderate and purposeful 

Wire coat bathing must be moderate, because excessive or incorrect bathing: 

• softens the hair, 
• increases oiliness, 
• disrupts natural renewal. 

General guidelines: 

• pet dogs: every 4–6 weeks or according to real need, 
• show dogs: before shows or when necessary to maintain cleanliness and structure. 

Most important: 

use light shampoos that do not seal the structure. 

❌ Softeners, conditioners and oils are usually not suitable 

(except for very specific, localized cases). 

Brushing and daily care 

A wire coat does not need constant "polishing." 

It is enough: 

• 1–2 times per week, so the skin can breathe and mats do not accumulate. 

Special attention to high-friction areas: 

• armpits, 
• neck, 
• chest, 
• "skirt" and legs (if longer). 

Especially for small dogs that are often carried – friction quickly damages hair. 

Differences between pet and show wire coats 

For pet dogs, the most important: 

• comfort, 
• healthy skin, 
• functional coat. 

For show dogs, additionally important: 

• texture, 
• color depth, 
• silhouette and structural stability. 

This requires more discipline and continuous rolling coat maintenance. 

TAURO PRO LINE products for daily wire coat care 

Goal – maintain hard structure, clean skin and functional coat without softening or damaging natural texture. 

🔹 STEP 1 – Cleansing and skin preparation 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Gentle Scrub Shampoo 

Function: Gentle exfoliation 

Purpose: 

• Removes dead skin cells 
• Cleans excess oil 
• Prepares skin for stripping 
• Helps maintain follicle "cleanliness" 

👉 Especially important before planned stripping procedure. 

🔁 Alternative / additional option 

Tauro Pro Line Pure Nature Herbal Detox Shampoo 

Function: Detoxification 

Purpose: 

• Cleans deep impurities 
• Soothes skin 
• Suitable for more frequent use 
• Does not damage structure 

👉 Good choice between more intensive procedures. 

🔹 STEP 2 – Specialized wire coat washing 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Wire Coat Type Shampoo 

Function: Specialized texture care 

Purpose: 

• Created specifically for wire coat 
• Protects natural texture 
• Does not soften hair 
• Helps maintain firmness 

👉 This is the main shampoo for wire coats. 

🔹 STEP 3 – Structure maintenance (moderate use) 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Wire Coat Type Conditioner 

Function: Structure maintenance 

Purpose: 

• Hydrates without losing harshness 
• Protects from breakage 
• Helps maintain shape 

⚠ Use moderately – only enough to prevent dryness without losing texture. 

🏆 TAURO PRO LINE wire coat care for show dogs 

Goal – highlight texture, color and silhouette while maintaining hard structure. 

🔹 STEP 1 – Skin exfoliation 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Gentle Scrub Shampoo 

Function: Show preparation 

Purpose: 

• Removes oil and impurities 
• Opens skin 
• Prepares coat for volume and texture 

🔹 STEP 2 – Volume and firmness 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Volume Boost Shampoo 

Function: Volume + texture 

Purpose: 

• Provides firmness 
• Lifts coat from skin 
• Emphasizes harsh texture 

👉 Especially important for silhouette. 

🔹 STEP 3 – Minimal structure control maintenance 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Wire Coat Type Conditioner 

(used minimally) 

Function: Controlled hydration 

Purpose: 

• Prevents overdrying 
• Does not smooth texture 
• Maintains natural firmness 

🔹 STEP 4 – Targeted use 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care 6in1 Pure Mist 

(used only on legs, beard or problematic areas) 

Function: Light conditioning 

Purpose: 

• Facilitates brushing 
• Does not increase "slip" 
• Suitable only for localized zones 

👉 Not used on the entire body to avoid smoothing texture. 

📌 Essential logic for wire coat 

✔ Do not soften – protect structure 

✔ Do not "polish" – maintain function 

✔ Do not change biology – work with it 

The goal of wire coat care is not to make it soft. 

The goal is to keep it hard, functional and alive.