Burs vs long hair pudelpointer

And the burs are winning...
I've got a 6 month old pup who loves to hunt. We've been out training a bunch and have encountered burs, but not like today... we're visiting a cottage this weekend and decided to take a long untraveled hike into a small water-hole out in the bush... it was a nice hike with lots to see... when we got back I noticed that my dogs fur looked a bit strange... under closer examination I found that she was completely covered in burs... the 2 main types on her look like little 2 prong pitch forks and skinny stick looking burs.
How do I get them off? Combing her got sum of them off, but there were still hundreds left. And picking them off works, but man its taking forever. Any ideas?
Thanks for your help!

They are called beggar ticks seeds ( 2 prongs) ; a spot I go to has them in abundance from Aug-Oct.
I find them easiest to pull out when the dog is wet. Never have found an easy way.

These are the ones I really dislike. They matt in bunches and need to be cut out... wood avens.

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Go to TSC to horse / cattle section & look for spray non aresol product called Show Sheen or close to it . Read labels apply before going in bush & burrs come right out . Luck

I would suggest trimming your dog until later in the season.

As a WHPG owner, I feel your pain. Your pup's coat will (or should be) "medium coarse" when she matures a bit. The soft fluffy coat of a pup is a pain. Most owners advise against trimming or cutting the coat as it will cause it to soften, not a desireable trait for a PP. Try the show and shine, failing that, pick by hand and use it has a bonding time. I remember when my guy was about 6 months old, he got into the wood avens and his ears and eyes were shut closed from the burrs, my wife was not pleased when we got home....

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Originally Posted by rossh

Go to TSC to horse / cattle section & look for spray non aresol product called Show Sheen or close to it . Read labels apply before going in bush & burrs come right out . Luck

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The Show Sheen works well. I also have a a comb from PetSmart that actually cuts the burrs out while combing the fur.Best product on the market.

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Originally Posted by rossh

Go to TSC to horse / cattle section & look for spray non aresol product called Show Sheen or close to it . Read labels apply before going in bush & burrs come right out . Luck

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I know of several golden people running hunt tests that swear by this product to make burr removal easier.

Do the burrs stick to short coat wirehairs bad?

I use show sheen or mane&tail. Still a losing battle though

Burrs are usually easy to comb out of my German Wirehairs . Coats need to be at least medium harsh so the hair is coarse enough to release burrs. Softer coats mat up.