How often your dog should be groomed depends on a number of factors including breed, brushing and washing routine, coat/hair length, general health and environmental conditions. Some breeds also generally require more grooming than others. Take a look at our breed-specific grooming guide below for an indication of when and how often your dog needs a trip to the salon:
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- BREEDS WITH TOP COAT AND UNDERCOAT
Ex: Golden Retriever, Border Collie, German Shepard, Husky
- These breeds require some maintenance. In general, they should be brushed every other day to prevent the accumulation of dead undercoat and tangles with an undercoat comb and card . Bathe only when necessary (when the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel, avoiding violent, circular movements that can create tangles and mats.
- These breeds require some maintenance. In general, they should be brushed every other day to prevent the accumulation of dead undercoat and tangles with an undercoat comb and card . Bathe only when necessary (when the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel, avoiding violent, circular movements that can create tangles and mats.
- BREEDS WITH LONG, SMOOTH COAT/HAIR
Shihtzu, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier, Schnauzer, Spaniel, English Sheepdog
- These breeds generally need a lot of maintenance and should be brushed with a card and metal comb daily to keep the coat healthy, beautiful and tangle-free! An extra tip is to focus a little extra on areas such as ears, legs, tail and the areas where the collar and/or harness are located. Bathe only when necessary (When the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel, avoiding violent, circular movements that can create tangles and mats.
- These breeds generally need a lot of maintenance and should be brushed with a card and metal comb daily to keep the coat healthy, beautiful and tangle-free! An extra tip is to focus a little extra on areas such as ears, legs, tail and the areas where the collar and/or harness are located. Bathe only when necessary (When the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel, avoiding violent, circular movements that can create tangles and mats.
- BREEDS WITH SHORT, SMOOTH COAT
Jack Russell, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, French Bulldog, Pug
- These breeds are generally easy to maintain, but they do shed a lot, so you can expect some hair here and there. Should be brushed weekly with a rubber brush and comb, or more frequently if necessary to remove loose hair. Bathe only when necessary (when the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel.
- These breeds are generally easy to maintain, but they do shed a lot, so you can expect some hair here and there. Should be brushed weekly with a rubber brush and comb, or more frequently if necessary to remove loose hair. Bathe only when necessary (when the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel.
- WIRE-HAIRED BREEDS
Border Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Norwich Terrier
- These breeds generally require little maintenance, as the wire-haired coat does not tangle/matt easily. Should be brushed weekly with a comb and metal comb. Regular grooming is necessary to remove dead hair. The coat should be trimmed/plucked monthly. Bathe only when necessary (when the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel.
- These breeds generally require little maintenance, as the wire-haired coat does not tangle/matt easily. Should be brushed weekly with a comb and metal comb. Regular grooming is necessary to remove dead hair. The coat should be trimmed/plucked monthly. Bathe only when necessary (when the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel.
- BREEDS WITH CURLY/WOOLY COAT
Poodle (all), Bichon Frize (all), Cockapoo, Cavapoo, Cavason,
- Breeds with curly and woolly coats generally need a lot of maintenance, because the coat is often very thick and tangles/mattles very easily. Should be brushed daily with a card and metal comb. An additional tip is to focus extra on the areas, ears, legs, neck and areas where the collar and/or harness are located. Bathe only when necessary (When the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel, avoid violent, circular movements that can create tangles and mats.
- Breeds with curly and woolly coats generally need a lot of maintenance, because the coat is often very thick and tangles/mattles very easily. Should be brushed daily with a card and metal comb. An additional tip is to focus extra on the areas, ears, legs, neck and areas where the collar and/or harness are located. Bathe only when necessary (When the dog is visibly dirty). Dry gently with a towel, avoid violent, circular movements that can create tangles and mats.