Dogs with longer hair should be brushed at least once a day with a slicker brush,
while dogs with shorter hair need only a once - a-week brushing with a rubber brush.
Not exact matches
While they shouldn't be used on
dogs that have a thick coat, as extra layers can cause overheating, they can provide protection for small
dogs, those
with short hair or
dogs that have problems keeping warm.
Breeds that have longer
hair may need more intensive brushing sessions
while dogs with shorter coats won't need as much attention.
You need not take any special care of these
dogs, for the nature has provided them
with enough cleanliness in
short hair on their bodies that need to be simply brushed once in a
while unless the fellow looks particularly dirty, in which case a good bath might be necessary.
Short - coated
dogs may only need brushing about once a week,
while dogs with dense coats or long
hair will need more frequent brushing, possibly even daily.
Some long haired
dogs need to have their
hair trimmed
short during summer months to prevent overheating and the accompanying dangers of dehydration and heat stroke,
while other breeds, like those
with double coats, can be better off left untrimmed, as their coats are especially designed to keep them cool.