Dog Grooming by LowchensAustralia.com

• GROOMING YOUR AFFENPINSCHER
  We’ve created this step-by-step guide for the pet Affenpinscher owner/groomer.

• GROOMING PROFILE ON THE AFFENPINSCHER
  With suggested tools, coat tricks and tips etc.

• GROOMING THE AFGHAN HOUND
  Excellent article by Jim Hickie

• GROOMING THE AFGHAN HOUND
  Without a question, the way to achieve the best results for a beautiful coat on your Afghan Hound is to have your dog, healthy, happy, clean and well conditioned.

• AFGHAN HOUND GROOMING & COAT CARE
  Hair is the hallmark of the Afghan Hound. Properly cared for it lends excitement and glamour to the Afghan Hound's every move and step. 

• AFGHAN SHOW GROOMING
  This page is dedicated to show you how an Afghan Hound is groomed for show.

• GROOMING YOUR AFGHAN HOUND
  Afghans require a lot of grooming maintenance to keep their long silky hair in top condition. Even if you don’t have a show dog, a clean and healthy coat will enhance your pleasure of owning this graceful breed.

• AFGHAN HOUND GROOMING & COAT CARE
  Not all Afghan Hounds are show dogs, but a clean healthy coat will certainly enhance your enjoyment and delight in owning this beautiful breed of dog. 

• SOME GROOMING THOUGHTS ON AIREDALES
  To clip or to strip .. find suggestions here!

• GETTING THE AIREDALE GROOMED FOR THE SHOW
  Pictorial article

• CLIPPING YOUR AIREDALE
  Some breeders and handlers may object to this, but in my opinion, if an Airedale is not entering the show ring, and neither you nor the dog enjoy stripping the coat, then by all means use clippers to keep him looking neat.

• STRIPPING YOUR AIREDALE
  Great instructions. What tools, clipper blades etc. to use.

• GROOMING YOUR AIREDALE FOR PET AND SHOW
  If you are not interested in showing your dog, he can be clipped, using electric clippers, rather like those at the hairdressers, but a larger version.

• PLUCKING & CLIPPING YOUR AIREDALE
  For the Airedale owners who don't want to take their Airedales to a groomer anymore.

• LEARNING TO STRIP YOUR DOG'S COAT
  Comprehensive article. Applies to Wire Hair Foxies and Airedales

• TIPS ON USING THE STRIPPING KNIFE
  For those who are new to using a stripping knife.

• HOW TO USE MACKNYFE GROOMING TOOLS
  Instructions on how to hold and use the Macknyfe tools for stripping, mucking and carding.

• SHOW GROOMING THE AKITA
  The Akita has been called a "wash and wear" dog and, compared to many breeds that require extensive scissoring, etc., this is a true analogy.

• GROOM THE AKITA
  The Akita is a a Double Coated breed, meaning; The Akita has an undercoat, this should be plush, thick and reasonably short.

• PREPARING YOUR AKITA FOR SHOW
  Lets suppose you have done all the training etc from a puppy to show. Your first show has arrived and as know presentation is very important.

• TIPS ON GROOMING THE ALASKAN MALAMUTE
  There are two different ways that we heard over the years to make the white parts of a dog's coat extra white and nice.

• GROOMING FROM THE PROFESSIONALS
  Professional handling and grooming Alaskan Malamutes for many years, Tracy has
  a unique perspective on the grooming angle from a judges point of reference.

• SIBERIAN HUSKIES & ALASKAN MALAMUTES PART 1
  Bathing Double Coated Breeds

• SIBERIAN HUSKIES & ALASKAN MALAMUTES PART 2
  Grooming Double Coated Breeds

• HOW TO GROOM A "WOOLY" ALASKAN MALAMUTE
  My concern is this information is not covered ANYWHERE for the thousands of wooly malamute pet owners out there and needs to be told.

• GROOMING A CORRECT COAT ON AN ALASKAN MALAMUTE
  Trimming Nails, Feet, and a Bath too...

• THE AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
  What you see is what you get with the Australian Cattle Dog. If you have not done your homework along the way then you will reap what you have sown which you will be hard pressed to correct on show day.

• HOW TO GROOM AN AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
  They have a short-haired double coat; the undercoat is very thick and dense while the topcoat is thinner and straighter. They need a full grooming every 8 to 12 weeks and a general grooming once a month.

• SPECIFIC GROOMING TIPS FOR AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS
  Grooming plays an important role in their good upbringing and training. 

• GROOMING YOUR AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
  The Aussie coat can vary considerably, from dense, curly, and harsh, to soft, thin, and straight. The typical Aussie coat, however varies from being straight and slightly wavy. 

• GROOMING YOUR AUSSIE
  Grooming does take practice. Hair grows back! So do not be afraid to attempt to keep your dog feeling good and looking great.

• GROOMING THE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
  The Aussie's least favourite, and most necessary of the grooming procedures, is nail trimming. This should start when your Aussie is at an early age and only with small nipping. 

• GROOMING YOUR SILKY TERRIER
  A Silky should be bathed ‘when dirty’. Some dogs, especially a young dog, may need a bath more often due to what they may find to ‘get into’. 

• GROOMING A SILKY TERRIER
  It isn’t always necessary to brush a Silky every day, but this can become a pleasurable time for both Silky and owner.

• GROOMING YOUR SILKY TERRIER
  The Silky Terrier has very fine hair. It is similar to human hair and does not shed like other breeds.

• GROOMING YOUR SILKY TERRIER
  This will help your groom your Silky as a pet only

• SILKY TERRIER GROOMING
  Great information here, including blades and tools required

• GROOMING THE SILKY TERRIER
  The Silky Terrier coat is fairly easy to manage and to keep up; here are a few helpful hints in grooming.

• GROOMING YOUR SILKY TERRIER
  Always start when you first get your puppy, it is always easier to created a good habit, than it is breaking a bad habit. 

• GROOMING, HAIR CUTS & TRIMMING THE SILKY
  The Silky's coat is fairly easy to manage and to keep up, here are a few helpful hints in grooming. 

• BASIC GROOMING CARE OF THE SILKY
  Your Silky should be bathed every couple of weeks if you want to maintain the beautiful silky coat that the breed is known for. 

• GROOMING THE AUSTRALIAN TERRIER
  The Aussie is naturally quite clean and requires little grooming to be a good pet or companion.

• GROOMING THE AUSTRALIAN TERRIER
  The ideal Aussie has a profuse topknot of soft hair, generally lighter in colour than the rest of the head colour. It should be brushed forward and encouraged to stand upright, but must not hang into the eyes.

• RING PRESENTATION OF THE AUSTRALIA TERRIER
  It is easy to tell if an Aussie's coat is blown. The hair is long and often has changed to a lighter shade as the coat became dead...

• BEARDED COLLIE GROOMING
  Bearded Collie grooming is mandatory to keep the coat free of mats and the skin healthy. 

• GROOMING THE BEARDED COLLIE
  The Beardie has a double coat with a soft furry undercoat and a close, harsh textured flat outer coat. It ought to fall naturally to either side and the length and density to provide a protective coat to enhance the dog without obscuring the natural lines of his body. No trimming allowed. 

• GROOMING THE SHOW BEAGLE
  Exhibitors new to the Beagle ring are often surprised at the amount of grooming involved in this small breed which is "shown in its natural state." 

• GROOMING YOUR BEAGLE
  Ears and Toenails and Teeth, oh my!...

• GROOMING YOUR BEDLINGTON
  Detailed Illustrated charts for show or pet grooming

• CLIPPING AND STRIPPING
  Long coated non-shedding breeds like Poodles, Bedlington Terrier and Kerry Blue Terrier need regular clipping. Schnauzers and wire terriers also should be stripped.

• STYLING THE BEDLINGTON
  Brief instructions on presenting the Bedlington

• GROOMING & TRIMMING THE BEDLINGTON TERRIER
  The Bedlington Terrier requires daily grooming and is not a task taken upon lightly.

• GROOMING YOUR BEDLINGTON TERRIER
  The Bedlington Terrier is a groomed breed. This is NOT a dog that will look cute and fluffy if he's not groomed. What he'll look is matted!

• GROOMING YOUR BEDLINGTON TERRIER
  To achieve the unique look of the Bedlington, it takes clipper work and lots of scissoring! With a little practice, most people can achieve this themselves.

• BEDLINGTON TERRIER GROOMING
  The Bedlington has many advantages over most other Terriers when it comes to show grooming.

• TRIMMING THE BEDLINGTON TERRIER
  Some electric clippers are unsuitable for the Bedlington coat, mainly because they clog with hair too easily.

• BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG GROOMING & HYGIENE
  General grooming information and tips.

• TIPS FOR GROOMING THE BICHON FRISE
  Proper grooming and trimming of the Bichon Frisé is one of the essential characteristics of the breed, but also the most difficult part of taking care of your Bichon.

• GROOMING YOUR BICHON FRISE
  The Bichon Frise is known as a high maintenance breed, which means that there is a lot of grooming needed.

• TRIMMING THE BICHON
  As for the knack of the trimming, it is important not to expect the finish performed by an expert from the beginning. 

• BICHON GROOMING: THE PET CUT
  These instructions are for the shorter pet cuts and for the novice groomer. 

• SHOW GROOMING THE BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIER
  The mistake most owners make is not brushing the hair to the skin. 

• HOW TO TRIM A BLOODHOUND FOR THE SHOW RING
  I would suggest that you practice trimming on a dog that you aren't showing. The secret to using thinning shears at first is to trim slowly.

• A SHEPHERD'S CHOICE - THE BORDER COLLIE
  The Border Collie has various stages with his coat due to seasonal shedding and care must be exercised to ascertain at which stage the coat is in order to manage the best outcome.

• GROOMING YOUR BORDER COLLIE
  Of course dogs that are shown at dog shows are groomed and trimmed to enhance their appearance because presentation is important in the show ring but basic grooming is about keeping your dog's coat, skin, nails, teeth and ears in good health.

• GROOMING THE BORDER TERRIER
  Grooming your Border Terrier is thankfully not a horrendously difficult affair. As they only have short hair, they do not need brushing very often, perhaps only once or twice a week depending on the dog.

• TIDYING YOUR BORDER TERRIER
  A Grooming Guide for Show Dogs and Pets

• GROOMING THE BORZOI FOR THE SHOWRING
  Each Borzoi entered in a conformation show should be presented to its best advantage; well-groomed and in good condition, to be otherwise is an insult to the judge and the breed. (Scroll down page)

• GROOMING YOUR BOSTON
  A Boston Terrier is pretty much a wash and go type of dog. A simple bath, a quick drying and your off for a romp at the beach or a walk in the park.

• PRACTICAL BOUVIER PET & WORKING GROOMING
  This article describes grooming the Bouvier who is a family companion or a working dog. The emphasis is on practicality and comfort. 

• THE UTILITY CUT ON A BOUVIER
  The most important lesson I learned about electric clippers is don’t use them when you’re in a hurry.

• HOW TO TRIM A BOUVIER
  The basic care of a Bouvier, demands a good brushing at least once a week, with a metal brush and a medium comb.... by Lil Mees

• BOUVIER PET GROOMING AUSTRALIAN STYLE
  As they say, the main difference between a bad haircut and a good haircut is a couple of weeks!!!

• BASIC BOUVIER GROOMING HOW TO'S
  Regular grooming of your Bouvier includes removing mats, brushing & combing, trimming nails, cleaning ears & teeth...

• FATIMA KENNELS BOUVIER GROOMING GUIDE
  The basic care of a Bouvier, demands a good brushing at least once a week, with a metal brush.

• GROOMING FOR BOUVIER PUPPIES
  Be forewarned that it is very necessary to get that tiny pup used to being on the grooming table, maybe as often as twice weekly. 

• BOUVIER GROOMING IS IMPORTANT
  Bouvier's have a very thick double coat, and because of this they require brushing daily, and weekly baths on their beard and legs. 

• GROOMING THE BOXER
  How to present your Boxer for the show ring, from the Show Boxer site.

• THE ELEGANT BOXER
  This beautifully balanced member of the dog show fraternity, could easily be dismissed as a no frills dog because of his good workability and short coat. Wrong!

• GROOMING A BRIARD
  Depending on the coat and the age of the dog, it can take from a few hours a week to a couple of hours a month. 

• BRIARD GROOMING
  Most Briard's can and do go for a least a month or more (some at least 8 weeks) without bathing. 

• GROOMING A BRITTANY
  Grooming is an art that makes a dog's coat look good without looking like a kid with scissors got at him.

• HOW TO GROOM AND CARE FOR AN ENGLISH BULLDOG
  Because of his short fine coat, many people think that grooming is not important, or seldom needed. This is not true!

• GROOMING YOUR CAIRN TERRIER
  There is an old saying: "don't judge a book by its cover". The EXACT same thing can be said about our Cairn Terriers

• GROOMING STANDARD FOR THE CAIRN
  Full good coat means full coat-2 to 3 inches long all over the body-unlike the Westie or Scottie where there is much longer coat on the legs and longer coat close to the ground. 

• THE PROPERLY GROOMED CAIRN
  Illustrated article

• GROOMING YOUR CAIRN
  Faced with the question of "Why should Cairns be Groomed?" many think it's mostly to make your dog look neat and is probably really necessary only for Show Dogs. The result is that many pet Cairns are not often groomed. Actually there is a lot more to grooming.

• GROOMING CAIRN TERRIERS
  Faced with the question of "Why should Cairns be Groomed?" many think it's mostly to make your dog look neat and is probably really necessary only for Show Dogs.  

• CAIRN CARE & GROOMING
  Groom daily, or as frequent as is possible. At first it will take a little while to do it thoroughly, but as both you and your Cairn get use to it, you will be surprised how little time is actually needed.

• ALL ABOUT CAIRN GROOMING
  Every Cairn Terrier dog is different. But as a rule of thumb I completely strip my Cairns when their coats just begin to part down the middle of their back.

• STRIPPING CAIRN TERRIERS
  Stripping and grooming Cairn Terriers is probably the single biggest question I receive, and the hardest question to answer.

• GROOMING YOUR CAIRN
  This is done from a total stripping and will take about 6 months to get the coat in perfect condition. Use your fingers, not any tools!!!

• GROOMING FOR CAIRN TERRIERS
  A healthy coat is easy to keep and maintain and shedding is minimal if your Cairn Terrier is thoroughly brushed and combed weekly. 

• GROOMING THE CAUCASIAN MOUNTAIN DOG
  The C.O. should be groomed to look very natural!

• GROOMING THE CAVALIER KING CHARLES
  The Cavalier King Charles has a coat of soft, gently-waving, never curly longish hair that is silky.

• GROOMING YOUR CESKY TERRIER
  Cesky Terriers do require a time and financial commitment to grooming. The coat is soft and genuinely non-shedding, but like most non-shedding breeds, the coat will mat if not cared for properly. 

• GROOMING THE CHIHUAHUA
  You will need a cushioned natural bristle brush and a medium-toothed comb. 

• GROOMING OPTIONS OF THE CHINESE CRESTED DOG
  Several options (with photos) of presenting the CCD

• GROOMING THE HAIRLESS & POWDERPUFF CHINESE CRESTED
  Suggestions on  grooming the hairless Hairless, hairy Hairless, Puff etc.

• GROOMING THE HAIRLESS CHINESE CRESTED
  You will see many things in the ring. Some are right, some are wrong, some are just DIFFERENT. This is the way we do it.

• TIPS ON SHOWING AND GROOMING YOUR "PINK" CHINESE CRESTED DOG
  Do not expect to get to the ring with no scratches!

• GROOMING A POWDERPUFF CHINESE CRESTED DOG
  Puff puppies should be acclimated to baths and blow dryers at an early age so that grooming will be easier.

• MAINTENANCE GROOMING YOUR POWDERPUFF
  If you are truly serious about having a great coat you need to take a look at your existing or future pedigree(s).

• SHOW GROOMING YOUR CHINESE CRESTED POWDERPUFF
  Properly grooming a powderpuff, is as important as having beautiful skin and furnishings on a hairless. 

• EAR TAPING FOR CRESTED PUPPIES
  There are no hard and fast rules on ear taping procedures. Done correctly, most ears will stand erect.

• EAR TAPING THE CHINESE CRESTED DOG
  Three methods offered here

• EAR TAPING THE CRESTED
  Good article by Barbara B. Garibaldi of Autumn-Argus Farm

• GROOMING THE PET CHOW CHOW
  The Chow Chow's great lion-like coat is one of the breed's most appealing characteristics. Chows don't require extensive trimming but do need a few hours of brushing, bathing and nail cutting to maintain their magnificent appearance.

• GROOMING BASICS OF THE CHOW CHOW
  The density of the hair coat can be misleading to novice groomers or owners of this breed; it is very dense.
• CHOW GROOMING
  A grooming table is a must for the new exhibitor. A non-skid bath mat on a sturdy table will suffice for the pet owner. 

• GROOMING YOUR COCKER SPANIEL
  A cocker spaniel that is left to grow long and shaggy becomes difficult to determine if it is indeed a cocker spaniel at all. They will take on the appearance of several varieties of crossbred dogs.

• COCKER SPANIEL GROOMING TIPS
  Cockers are usually groomed with a long flowing coat, bushy feet, heavy ears, and heavy feathering on the legs.

• GROOMING YOUR PET ENGLISH COCKER
  Please keep in mind that these instructions are for a pet groom, for the average pet owner - NOT a show groom. 

• GROOMING YOUR AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL
  A cocker which is not groomed will have a neglected appearance. Competition grooming is an art.

• AMERICAN COCKER SPANIELS
  Flowing Coated Breeds

• CLIPPING THE AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL
  Comprehensive article. Excellent!

• GROOMING THE AMERICAN COCKER FOR SHOW
  A wonderful descriptive pictorial lesson!

• GROOMING YOUR AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL
  Learn how to do the "show cut", the "Cocker Cut" and the "pet cut"

• GROOMING YOUR COLLIE
  By definition, the Collie (rough) has a long shaggy coat. Surprisingly, though, does not require huge amounts of care.

• HOW TO TAPE COLLIE OR SHELTIE EARS
  Didn't quite know where to put this link, so I added it to grooming!

• A PERFECTLY ROUGH COLLIE
  How to get that Volume in the Rough

• BASIC COLLIE GROOMING
  Rough Collies require a lot of grooming to keep their coat healthy and shiny. Smooths do not require as much grooming as the roughs, but they do need to be groomed as well. 

• COLLIE GROOMING TIPS
  Grooming is an essential part of keeping your dog healthy and happy. Not to mention looking great! Here are the basic steps to help maintain a beautiful, healthy coat.

• GROOMING WITH AN EYE FOR DETAIL
  Whether you're an aspiring show handler or a dog lover who wants to bring out the best in your undiscovered champion, a regular grooming schedule will make your best friend shine.

• GROOMING YOUR CURLY COATED RETRIEVER
  The correct coated dog requires very little preparation, a light trim about once a month is sufficient to keep him in perfect shape, but many Curlies need weekly preparation for show purposes.

• GROOMING A CURLY COATED RETRIEVER
  From Ms Viki Knowles, Blazeaway Kennels, Australia

• MINIATURE DACHSHUND (WIREHAIRED) CARE AND GROOMING
  A Miniature Dachshund's wirehair needs regular grooming to clean the coat and skin, and remove lose hair.

• HOW TO GROOM A LONGHAIR DACHSHUND IN LUXURY
  This page will tell you how to keep her coat in top condition, whether she is at the show, or home!

• GROOM YOUR GROWN-UP SPRINGER
  These pages show the way we groom our retired dogs

• GROOM YOUR SPRINGER PUPPY
  Our puppies had their first grooming session at about 5½ to 6 weeks old. At this age, they're too amazed by the process to be afraid. 

• GROOMING THE FEET ON AN ENGLISH SPRINGER
  Yes, they need a little work!

• CARE & GROOMING THE ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
  Once your English Springer reaches about six months old its coat will start to become much thicker and you will have to start trimming the excess hair so your dog retains its natural shape and looks.

• GROOMING THE ENGLISH TOY SPANIEL
  The coat of an English Toy Spaniel should be long, silky, soft and wavy, but not curly. 

• GROOM YOUR FIELD SPANIEL
  Field spaniels are like humans, some have lots of hair, some have almost none... Both the quality and amount is different from dog to dog.

• GROOMING A FIELD SPANIEL
  Unlike many other spaniel breeds, the Field Spaniel carries a moderate coat. The coat is well-suited to the owner-handler who wants to show his dog, yet easy to maintain for the hunter or pet owner.

• GROOMING YOUR FOX TERRIER
  No dog is born with a fear of grooming. We create that in them. Most owners don't realize how important it is to start very early with a puppy. 

• GROOMING YOUR WIRE HAIRED TERRIER 
  You can have a very handsome dog with a lot less hassle by clipping. Clipping is very easy to do and only takes some practice to learn.

• LEARNING TO STRIP YOUR DOG'S COAT
  Comprehensive article. Applies to Wire Hair Foxies and Airedales

• GROOMING THE WIRE FOX TERRIER
  The Staging Method, Front Legs & Furnishings, and stripping the Hindquarters

• GROOMING THE WIRE FOX TERRIER 
  This will help your groom your Wire as a pet only. Show grooming the Wire Fox Terrier is an expensive and long drawn out procedure.

• GROOMING & STRIPPING THE WIRE HAIR FOXIE
  Illustrated guide to stripping, blending & shaping

• WIRE-HAIR TERRIER GROOMING
  The grooming procedure detailed is a semi-professional one. It will help make your dog look much better than if you hack at his coat with a scissors or shave him down to the skin.

• WIRE FOX TERRIER GROOMING INSTRUCTIONS
  Well defined article by Foxburrow Kennels, Canada

• GROOMING A GERMAN SHEPHERD
  Breed specific article for grooming the German Shepherd Dog

• GROOMING THE GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER
  This is only a GUIDELINE to give some idea on where to START and then how to proceed. The best teacher is experience, practice and knowledge of the dog in front of you...don’t panic, it will always grow again. 

• GROOMING YOUR GOLDEN
  A well-written tutorial

• THE MIDAS TOUCH 
  How to Maintain a Coat of Gold by Janine Fiorito 

• GOOD AS GOLD
  The Golden Retriever

• GROOMING TUTORIAL FOR GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
  Tutorials on how to trim tails, ears and feet. Excellent!

• SOME TIPS ON GROOMING YOUR GOLDEN RETRIEVER
  Goldens' coats never matt or tangle if they are groomed regularly. At the very least you just need five minutes twice a week to ensure your dog's coat stays manageable.

• BLOW DRYING YOUR GOLDEN
  When working with young puppies, I do recommend getting them accustomed to being dried with a human blow dryer on the low/cool setting...

• GROOMING TUTORIAL GROOMING THE GOLDEN'S EARS
  Start with a clean and dry dog, if not already bathed, thoroughly brushed. Actually for show grooming, I prefer trimming the dog before bathing, then doing any touch-up work after the bath and blow drying.

• TRIMMING YOUR GOLDEN'S TAIL
  First I hold the tail straight out from the dogs body and make sure there are no mats or tangles, if there are I brush or comb them out.

• TRIMMING YOUR GOLDEN'S FEET
  The fur that grows down in the back of the foot should be trimmed even with the pad of the foot when the dog is standing.

• GROOMING YOUR GOLDEN ~ THE TAIL & SHOULDERS
  Trimming the tail is accomplished using Thinning Shears as described and illustrated with photos below. 

• GROOMING YOUR GOLDEN ~ THE FEET
  The dotted blue lines in the photo give you an idea of where to trim, then brush down, and neaten up at the back of the pad.

• GROOMING YOUR GOLDEN RETRIEVER 
  Of course dogs that are shown at dog shows are groomed and trimmed to enhance their appearance because presentation is important in the show ring but basic grooming is about keeping your dog's coat, skin, nails, teeth and ears in good health.

• GROOMING YOUR GORDON SETTER
  If you have a show Gordon or want your Gordon to look like one, here's a very simplistic description of how we groom our dogs.

• GROOMING YOUR GREAT DANE FOR SHOW
  One of the most appealing traits of the Great Dane is the lack of need for much grooming!

• GROOMING YOUR GREAT DANE
  Routine grooming is just as important for your Great Dane as it is for you. Cleansing of your Great Dane will improve their overall appearance, prevent disease and infection, and contribute to their overall mental and physical well-being. 

• GREAT DANE GROOMING ISN’T DIFFICULT 
  But it is important!

• GROOMING YOUR GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG 
  Most Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs love having their coats brushed and combed. They are usually easy to handle if you are gentle, taking care to not pull the hair.

• GROOMING THE GREAT PYRENEES
  Regular grooming and inspection at least once a week are necessary for your Pyr - from puppy hood throughout his life.

• GROOMING THE GREAT PYRENEES
  If you can manage 30 minutes a week to groom and inspect your Great Pyrenees, you should have no trouble maintaining that beautiful coat and a healthy pet.

• NOBLE SMOOTHIES
  Whippets & Greyhounds - Soft Short Coated Breeds

• GROOMING A GRIFFON
  A great Wirehaired Pointing Griffon in excellent physical and mental condition, who is in full coat and is presented well, is a thing of beauty. No artificial enhancement is necessary.

• GROOMING THE BRUSSELS GRIFFON
  There are two types of Brussels Griffon - the Rough and the Smooth. Both are equally delightful companions. The rough coated Brussels Griffon is probably the most common. The smooth coated Brussels Griffon is easier to groom.

• GROOMING THE PET HAVANESE
  Non- shedding does NOT mean no-maintenance. Your Havanese will benefit from frequent grooming sessions several times a week.

• SHOW GROOMING THE HAVANESE
  One of the most important steps in grooming a Havanese is brushing. For growing and maintaining a coat between shows, it should be brushed two to four times per week.

• GROOMING THE HAVANESE
  Braiding helps keep the hair out of the eyes and works for both the pet owner and those showing their Havanese.
• GROOMING AND SHOWING THE HAVANESE
  Non-shedding does NOT mean no-maintenance. Your Havanese dog will benefit from frequent grooming sessions several times a week. Routine grooming helps to keep your dog's skin, coat, teeth, gums and nails in peak condition.
• GROOMING THE HAVANESE
  Good article by Cheryl Le Court, co-owner of Plush Puppy Products.
• COAT CARE OF THE HAVANESE
  Because Havanese are a longer coated breed they do require regular brushing to keep them free of mats. An half hour once or twice a week should suffice for most dogs.
• GROOMING THE HAVANESE
  The general grooming procedure of the Havanese show dogs is hard work that requires time and patience.
• BASIC GROOMING TIPS FOR YOUR HAVANESE
  To keep them looking their best, they do require some time and dedication.
• GROOMING YOUR HAVANESE
  Havanese have a long, soft and wavy coat. Brushing daily or every second day is important if you don’t want to fight with matting in the hair.
• HAVANESE COAT CARE
  Because Havanese are a longer coated breed they do require regular brushing to keep them free of mats. 

• THE SETTER OF THE EMERALD ISLE
  Breed specific article for grooming the Irish Setter

• HOW TO CARE FOR A IRISH OR GORDON SETTER'S SHOW COAT
  Keeping an Irish or Gordon Setter's coat in tiptop show condition is an ongoing project that falls under the heading of "Impossible Dream" for many of us! 

• GROOMING THE IRISH SETTER SHOW DOG 
  Regardless of how much long feathering the individual dog carries, the crowning glory of the Irish Setter is his unique and beautiful red coat, which should gleam like a new conker.

• GROOMING THE IRISH TERRIER
  The preferred method of grooming an Irish Terrier is called stripping. "To strip" means plucking out the dead hair of the outer coat. It is not hard to learn, and isn't painful to the dog.

• IRISH TERRIER GROOMING CHART
  Excellent chart! Shows and tells in detail.

• STYLING THE IRISH TERRIER
  Brief instructions on presenting the Irish Terrier

• GROOMING YOUR IRISH TERRIER 
  Books have been written on Irish Terrier grooming. Suffice it to say the Irish Terrier you see in most photographs are show dogs who have had a lot of time and effort spent on grooming.

• GROOMING YOUR IRISH TERRIER'S COAT
  The daily grooming of your Irish is very important for good health and appearance.

• GROOMING THE IRISH WOLFHOUND
  The wolfhound does not need a vast amount of grooming but does require brushing regularly and a thorough going over once a week. 

• GROOMING THE ITALIAN SPINONE
  The discussion about grooming a Spinone will vary from one extreme to possibly another extreme, depending on who you talk to.

• GROOMING YOUR JACK RUSSELL TERRIER
  Very few animals are exhibited exactly as nature has designed them, and the Jack Russell Terrier is one that can certainly benefit from some judicious grooming before arriving at his next show.

• GROOMING THE KEESHOND
  Learn exactly what is involved in maintaining the coat

• GROOMING YOUR KEESHOND
  Helpful advice from Keeshond Club Members

• MAINTENANCE GROOMING OF THE KEESHOND
  Presented by Donna Stekli, A*starz Kees

• GROOMING THE KEESHOND
  Begin your grooming at the head and work back towards the tail. The hair is brushed forward against it's natural grain, parting the hair in layers of 1/2" or less as you go along. 

• THE KEESHOND GROOMING
  The elegant coat of a Keeshond is surprisingly easy to maintain. They are a double coated dog. 

• HOW TO TRIM YOUR KERRY BLUE
  Illustrations and instructions to make an interesting article

• BRUSHING A KERRY BLUE TERRIER
  At-home maintenance every owner can do for their Kerrie's to help keep grooming costs down

• INTRODUCTION TO GROOMING A KERRY BLUE TERRIER 
  A Photographic Overview

• GROOMING YOUR KERRY BLUE
  Instructions on simple pet grooming and show trim

• THE KERRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL GROOMER'S PERSPECTIVE
  As a professional groomer I'd like to offer a little bit of enlightenment to those out there frustrated in trying to find a groomer for your Kerry Blue Terrier.

• HOW TO TRIM YOUR KERRY BLUE
  What is to follow is by no means absolute law. It is simply our version of how to trim and care for your Kerry Blue.

• GROOMING YOUR KUVASZ
  One would think that with his coat being white that he would have to be bathed regularly. This is not true. The adult coat is coarse and sheds the dirt.

• GROOMING YOUR LABRADOR RETRIEVER
  I wish I could tell you that there is no grooming involved with a Lab.

• 6 STEPS TO GROOMING YOUR LABRADOR RETRIEVER
  The Labrador Retriever has short and smooth shedding coat that is water resistant and is relatively easy to care for. 

• LEARN ABOUT LABRADOR RETRIEVER GROOMING
  Labradors shed. It's as simple as that.

• GROOMING A LAKELAND FOR THE SHOW RING
  Terrific article for hard, dense-coated breeds

• GROOMING TUTORIALS FOR THE LAKELAND TERRIER
  So you want to groom a Lakeland? Click here!

• GROOMING YOUR LAKELAND TERRIER
  The coat does not shed (which is great for those people who hate dog hair left everywhere) so therefore it has to be regularly groomed.

• GROOMING YOUR LAKELAND FOR THE SHOW RING
  A hard coated terrier, such as the Lakeland is one of the most difficult to groom since so much of the work is done by hand.

• LEARNING TO GROOM YOUR LHASA
  Or (how not to pull your own hair out trying!)

• QUICK TIPS ON GROOMING YOUR LHASA
  Brush your Lhasa's coat in layers. Lay the dog on his back or side, push the coat the wrong way and, starting with the undercoat, brush down one layer at a time as you work your way to the top.

• KEEPING THE EYE FALL OUT OF THE LHASA'S EYES
  Lhasa owners use all sorts of methods to keep the eye fall out of their Lhasas' eyes.

• GROOMING YOUR LHASA APSO
  Thorough article covering most aspects of grooming

• GROOMING YOUR LHASA APSO 
  Tips and tricks how to do so!

• HOW TO GROOM A LHASA APSO 
  The biggest challenge in caring for them involves grooming the dense coat, which requires regular brushing and bathing. 

• TIPS ON GROOMING YOUR LHASA
  Grooming the proper way...

• GROOMING THE FEET OF THE LHASA
  There is more to Lhasa Apso foot care than meets the eye, literally. The hair must be kept trimmed from between the pads to ensure that matts or hair balls do not develop.

• GROOMING THE WORKING LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOG
  Ideally, the working LGD should be groomed monthly, but Spring usually brings the realization that the rain, snow and mud of winter have interfered with that ideal.

• CLIPPING THE LÖWCHEN INTO THE LION CLIP
  Courtesy of Taywil Löwchens (USA)

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