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its reflection in the shower spray. gies. In the autumn, slush and
These are only two of a number gritting salt residues can irri-
of details taken into account in tate minor injuries. Following a
the design process, however. long walk, all these unwanted
Enthusiasm abounds at particles can be rinsed out of
Wahl, too, because Hansgrohe the coat with a relaxing shower
and Wahl not only combine the spray,” says Veronika Kröger, re-
highest demands in respect of gional sales director for Central
product quality and precision, Europe at Wahl. The DogShower
but both brands also prioritise is simply integral to coat care,
added value for users along with whether for hygiene purposes
pet welfare. Their joint mission is or in preparation for clipping.
now to make dog grooming an The silicone nubs also ensure
even more pleasant experience that all shampoo residues are
for all those involved. removed; these residues cause
40 per cent of skin complaints if Hansgrohe won the German Innovation Award in 2021 for the DogShower.
Water power for not fully removed. All-year-round
coat shedding care through cleaning, brushing by their common origins in the
Dogs experience coat changes and – depending on coat type – Black Forest, but also by their
in autumn and spring. At these also clipping is indispensable, desire that customers and their
times brushing one’s dog is es- however. “This is why the two dogs are fully satisfied with their
sential and this also prevents premium brands ideally com- product use.
knots and matting as well as en- plement one another,” says Ve-
abling early detection of injuries, ronika Kröger in summary. Outstanding brands
parasites and changes in the The hansgrohe DogShower Hansgrohe received the Ger-
skin. And the best thing is that can be found along with Moser man Innovation Award for its
daily coat care also strengthens Animal premium products in DogShower. The award recog-
the bond between owner and pet stores across Europe. “We nises products and solutions
dog. are very pleased to be able to across all sectors that are differ-
“The hand shower is helpful assume sole responsibility for entiated compared with previous
especially when coat changes distribution in the pet sector solutions primarily by their focus
occur, because in spring, pol- throughout Europe,” continues on the user and on added value.
len and blossom dust remain Veronika Kröger. The two tradi- Wahl took the Brand of the
in the coat and can trigger aller- tional brands are united not only Year Award for the third time in a
row in the Animalis category of
Grooming Products – Trimmers
Germany with its Moser Animal-
line products. Out of more than
1 100 brands it was first nomi-
nated as best brand in its cate-
gory by 115 000 pet owners and
then chosen as the winner by an
expert jury. n

Wahl took the Brand of the Year
Award for the third time in a row
with its Moser Animalline products.

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