Long-haired dogs’ grooming is more intricate than short-haired breeds. From brush strokes to the way you handle their hair up to the frequency of brushing will vary depending on how thick their fur is or whether it is curly or straight.
Day-to-day care is needed for dogs with long, silky straight furs. For the types like the Yorkshire Terrier, they need an extra touch of effort to untangle their fur with a wire bristled brush. Then, a softer bristle brush must be used to brush his fur after. These steps can also be applied to dogs that have long coats like the Afghan hound. You can also use a comb in trimming and untangling the hair around their feet.
For dogs with long, matted hair, practice a daily grooming routine to untangle and keep the fur from matting. By gently teasing the tangles using a wire bristled brush and a soft-bristled brush, it will keep the hair from matting. Clipping the hair can help the matted hair away from your dog’s skin.
Excessive hair loss or other skin and hair coat issues should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian Washington DC. Learn more here.
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