You don't do it by time of year, just when they need it. Depends on the dog. I have a Border that I can strip every 8 weeks, the other two much longer, one grows very slow, one grows very quick. When the coat is ready to come out it will pull very easily. Dawn.
By Borders Date 13.08.03 19:31 UTC
I also do mine when they need it, although try to not strip past nov if I can help it as they are working dogs and need the coat protection from the cold weather in these parts!. you can now get a video with a lady called Mrs Irving stripping a borders coat if you are a more watch than read person, not sure if your local stockist will have such a thing but if not try the Ourdogs website as I know they have it on the stall at the shows