| Dog grooming is not simply an aesthetic bonus for | | | | adopt a dog, it's a good idea to find out how much |
| our canine friends. Maintaining a regular grooming | | | | grooming it will require. A basic guide to dog grooming |
| schedule will help to keep your dog both happy and | | | | by coat type is as follows: |
| healthy. Routine dog grooming will ensure that your | | | | * Curly-Coated - Dogs such as Poodles have a dense |
| dog is free of parasites, has healthy skin and a shiny | | | | and curly coat that is fairly resistant to water. These |
| coat, and has good dental health. Of course, the | | | | dogs will require dog grooming at least once every |
| aesthetic benefits are also a plus. Only a true dog | | | | two months, or six times a year. |
| lover wants to be around a dirty, stinky dog with | | | | * Short-Coated - Dogs with short dense coats, such |
| bad breath. Proper dog grooming will bring out the | | | | as Corgis and Boxers need a weekly brushing, but do |
| best in man's best friend. | | | | not need to be bathed more than once or twice a |
| What's Involved in Dog Grooming? | | | | year unless a problem arises. |
| While dog grooming can be performed at home, the | | | | * Long-Coated - Long coated dogs, such as Collies |
| best results can be achieved via a professional dog | | | | and Sheepdogs, require a daily brushing to keep their |
| groomer. A thorough dog grooming session takes | | | | coats in good condition. Additional dog grooming |
| care of all the hygienic needs of your dog. The | | | | including regular bathing, should be administered once |
| grooming process generally takes a hour or two to | | | | every other month. |
| accomplish, but the results are well worth the time | | | | * Silky-Coated - Afghans, Cocker Spaniels and |
| spent. A typical dog grooming session consists of the | | | | Pekinese dogs belong to the silky coated dog group. |
| following treatments for your dog: | | | | These dogs require daily brushing and a thorough dog |
| * A thorough bath including flea dip (if applicable) | | | | grooming session four times a year. |
| * A complete coat brushing to eliminate tangles and | | | | * Wire-Coated - Wire coated dogs require |
| matted hair | | | | considerable dog grooming. Dogs such as Terriers and |
| * Styling as requested (can include accessories such | | | | Schnauzers should be bathed every three months |
| as bows, rhinestones and bandannas) | | | | and have their coat clipped every six to eight weeks. |
| * Nail trimming | | | | * Smooth-Coated - The smooth-coated class of |
| * Ear cleaning and examination for parasites | | | | dogs includes Labrador Retrievers, Doberman |
| * Teeth cleaning | | | | Pinschers and Dachshunds. These are very low |
| How Often Should Dog Grooming Take Place? | | | | maintenance dogs and require only weekly brushing |
| The frequency with which your should groom your | | | | and bathing as necessary. |
| dog is dependent on the breed and coat quality of | | | | Whatever type of dog you own, it's important to |
| your dog. Some breeds are considered high | | | | see that proper grooming is maintained for the health |
| maintenance in terms of dog grooming, while others | | | | and happiness of your canine companion. |
| need only periodic care. Before you purchase or | | | | |