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How Frequent Am I Supposed To Groom My Canine? Advice On Each Type Of Canine’s Coat

Every dog is different and so are their needs for grooming. The weight, thickness, and density of your dog's coat will determine how often their fur needs to be brushed, trimmed, and cleaned. While the necessities of grooming which vary across breeds, there are certain reliable guidelines for various types of dog fur.

To help you maintain your dog's coat looking and feeling good, we're going to share with you how frequently different types of dogs ought to be groomed. In this post, we will discuss the necessities of grooming for short-haired dogs, long-haired dogs, dogs with thick undercoats, dogs with silk fur, terriers and dogs with curly hair.

How Frequently Do The Short-Haired Dogs Have To Be Groomed?

Needless to say, short-haired dogs have fewer prerequisites for grooming than long-haired dogs. Unless there is a medical reason, short-haired dogs don't need haircuts. Otherwise, haircuts can be dangerous to short-haired dogs when they cut too close to their skin.

That doesn't mean that your short-haired dog's coat doesn't require treatment, though. No matter the breed, daily grooming helps keep your dog's skin and coat safe by removing dirt and spreading oils.

If your short-haired dog has an undercoat, it is recommended that you brush it at least every other day, because loose fur stuck in the undercoat can irritate your dog's skin.

Dogs with oilier skin types benefit from a thorough bath wash every 4 to 6 weeks. Otherwise, dogs would usually require a bath every 6 to 12 weeks.

How Frequently Do The Long-Haired Dogs Have To Be Groomed?

The short response is every day. But if you want to keep your dog's coat longer,  they will need to be groomed twice a day.

Long-haired dogs require a bath every 4 to 6 weeks and a haircut every 8 to 12 weeks. A decent mix between both can be accomplished by seeing a groomer every six weeks. The more you groom your dog at home, the longer you can be between the groomer's appointments. If you do not have the time to brush your dog daily, we will recommend you to head down to the groomers more regularly to keep your dog's skin and coat shiny and healthy.

How Frequently Do Dogs With Thick Undercoats Have To Be Groomed?

To keep them healthy and relaxed, dogs with heavy undercoats, such as spitz breeds, require daily grooming and monthly baths.

Thorough removal of the undercoat by the groomer every 8 to 12 weeks can enable your dog's skin and coat to breathe without losing functional insulation. These dogs are better served with a clean trim (no more than half an inch) as extreme haircuts will change the development of your dog’s undercoat, which will require up to two years to heal.

How Frequently Do Dogs With Silky Hair Need To Be Groomed?

Dogs with silky fur are better suited to daily brushing and combing. The duration of haircuts depends on how long you choose to keep their coat, but we recommend every 4 to 8 weeks for these breeds. Remember that Silky-haired dogs have less to no undercoat and oilier skin – this means that they will need to bathe more regularly.

How Frequently Do Terriers (Or Dogs With Terrier-Like Coats) Need To Be Groomed?

Terrier coats are best preserved by regular cleaning, hand stripping and tidying of outlines. Many people don't have time to deliver the routine on their own, but taking the dog to a licensed groomer or getting a shorter cut would be the safest option.

How much the terrier actually needs a trim depends on the terrier and there's a lot of difference in their coats. Dogs like Yorkies have long, flowing coats, thus, they will only need to visit the groomer every month or so. On the other hand, smooth-coated Jack Russels normally don't need haircuts. Then there's Airedale that is right in between. For their wire-haired jackets, a shave every 4 to 8 weeks should do the trick.

How Frequently Do Dogs With Wavy Or Curly Coats Need To Be Groomed?

Be prepared for some extreme grooming—the dogs' coats really need more care than any other. If you want to keep the coat of your dog long, grooming your dog every day is a must, maybe even two or three times a day. Pay a visit to a professional groomer every 3 to 4 weeks for baths and 6 to 8 weeks for haircuts will be ideal for these dogs. 

Your Dog Deserves Only The Best 

Because your dog deserves only the best, here at Pet Master, we provide skilled and professional pet grooming services for pets as we believe that every pet's soul exists in the same way that we humans do. They have feelings, so we are always looking to give and pet a nice and calming pet grooming experience with us. 

Curious what grooming services and spa treatments we have over at Pet Master to maintain your canine’s coat? Do click here to find out more!

We will even transport your furry friends to and from their grooming appointment at no extra cost if you live in the Eastside, score! (Not to worry, transport can still be offered if you live in other regions of Singapore-charges will range from $10-$15). 

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Written by Eileen

Eileen
Eileen is a sucker for anything adorable, so there is no career that is going to suit her better than being a writer for those little furry friends.