Find Dematly dog breed guides focused on coat care, matting risk, brushing routines, grooming tools, and professional grooming needs by breed. These articles help dog owners understand how different coat types behave, which areas tend to tangle, how often brushing may be needed, and when a groomer may be the safer choice.
Breed can be a helpful starting point, but coat condition still matters. A Shih Tzu, Poodle, Maltese, Doodle, Yorkie, or long-coated mixed breed may need different care depending on coat length, grooming history, skin sensitivity, activity level, and matting risk. Dematly’s breed guides are designed to make grooming decisions easier, safer, and more practical.
A severely matted Samoyed is a serious grooming problem. Samoyeds have a thick double coat, and that coat is part of what makes the breed so recognizable. It helps protect the skin, sheds seasonally, and requires regular brushing and combing to stay healthy. Because of this, Samoyeds should not be shaved casually or just because…
Curly and Doodle-type coats can look soft, fluffy, and easygoing from the outside. Underneath, they can be some of the most demanding coats to maintain. These coats often trap loose hair instead of letting it fall out. The surface may look brushed while tangles are forming closer to the skin. When brushing is missed, moisture…