Some dogs seem to develop mats almost as soon as you finish brushing them. You may clear the coat one day and find tangles behind the ears, under the legs, around the tail, or beneath a harness just a few days later. That can make it feel as if brushing is not working. Usually, recurring…
Brushing looks simple, but the right schedule can be very different from one dog to another. A short-haired Boxer may only need a quick weekly brushing. A long-coated Shih Tzu, Maltese, or Afghan Hound may need much more frequent attention. A double-coated dog may suddenly need extra brushing during a heavy seasonal shed. So the…
Wire-haired dogs have a coat that feels coarse, firm, bristly, or rough instead of soft and silky. That texture is part of what gives many terriers and other wire-coated breeds their classic look. But wire-haired dog grooming is different from brushing a long silky coat or trimming a curly coat. A wire coat often has…
Curly dog coats can look soft, fluffy, and easy to manage, but they often need more care than owners expect. A curly coat can trap loose hair inside the coat instead of dropping it onto the floor. The surface may look brushed while small tangles are forming underneath. If those tangles are missed, they can…