Long coated
These dogs need lots of attention to look their best, which means grooming on a daily basis. Ex - Collies,
Non-shedding
These dogs normally do not lose their hair and need to be clipped as often as every two months. In this group there are Poodles, Bichon frises, and Bedlington terriers.
Silky-coated
These dogs require an even greater amount of home care. If these princesses don’t have the dead hair removed in a timely manner, they will develop mats in no time. Some trimming may be needed for the silky coats as well, especially when it comes to spaniels’ ears and feet. If you’ve watched even five minutes of a dog show then you’ve likely seen Afgans, Yorkshire Terriers, Setters, Pekes or other luxurious-looking silky coats. They’re hard to miss.
Wirehaired
Dachshund, Schnauzers and most terrier breeds help to make up the wiry group and if you’ve ever petted one then you know exactly where they get their name. These dogs need to be hand-stripped twice a year or clipped regularly by a professional or someone who is experienced in both of these methods. For your part, combing on a regular basis will keep these tough-skinned friends from matting.
Smooth-coated
This group of includes Labradors, Boxers, Dobermans, Greyhounds and Whippets may only need a “wiping” with a grooming mitt once or twice a week and a thorough combing once a month to remove all the dead hair. Compared to some of the salon treatments some of the other dogs demand, this is a walk in the park. Regardless of hair type or length, regular grooming will keep the hair in good condition by removing dirt, spreading natural skin oils throughout the coat and keeping mats from forming. There’s a lot of benefit in something that’s easy and hardly takes any time at all.
Once you find out the coat type and are clear about the grooming requirements you are on track -
- Start by getting your new puppy accustomed to being handled and brushed at a very early age.
- Make the grooming process a fun thing, brushing your puppy with a soft brush for short periods of time.
- Lavish him with puppy treats and lots of praise at the conclusion of these short sessions.
- Gradually lengthen the grooming sessions until the pup is comfortable with you brushing him, holding his/her paws (a precursor to have nails clipped, by the way) and examining the ears.
Links
http://www.petgroomer.com/Grooming101/Articles/coat_care-revised.htm
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