04/08/2020
How often must I groom?
The frequency of professional grooming depends on the length and texture of the coat. Hair clipped to a short puppy cut keeps your home grooming chores to a minimum.
A soft coat or cottony coat is difficult to maintain than a smooth silk coat. Soft hair mats more, is more difficult to keep clean, and breaks easily.
It takes patience and constant care to achieve the look from a breed book/pet show. Floor-length manes require monthly visits to the groomer. Keep long silky coats tangle-free by daily brushing and weekly shampooing.
Think short for Summer.
Regardless of whether they have a long or short cut, dogs tend to overheat in extreme temperatures. Unless your pet is a show dog, a short summer cut is always a smart idea. “Single-coated” breeds such as Yorkies may need a sweater when temperatures drop.
Smooth brushing made easy.
Never dry-brush your dog's coat. Mist him with a mixture of water and conditioner before brushing.
Natural bristle brushes break the fine hair of your dog's coat. Avoid brushes with small balls on the end of the pins. Use a wide-toothed grooming comb after brushing, and comb the coat to remove stubborn snarls.
Treat knots or mats gently by picking as much apart with your fingers as you can, and work from the ends up to get the mat out.
Be sure to check the hair surrounding the a**s - it can become matted with faeces. If your dog is professionally groomed regularly, this should not be a problem.
