For the health and comfort of the dog, this hair should be cut out with an electric clipper or scissors to
keep mats from forming between the foot pads.
Weekly brushing is required anyway in order to
keep mats from forming, especially in the long hair on the legs and behind the ears.
They also require a bit more grooming than many of the larger breeds since their thick coats need to be brushed out every few days to
keep mats from forming.
You'll need to be prepared to brush them frequently and
keep mats from forming.
Daily cat grooming stimulates the natural skin and hair oils, and
keeps mats from forming.