Dog Breed Grooming Guide

Grooming routines, tips, and special care needs for 67 popular dog breeds, organized by coat type.

Showing 67 breeds

Afghan Hound

Long
Shedding: Low Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Tangling

Bathing

Every 1–2 wks

Special Care

Conditioning

Airedale Terrier

Wire
Shedding: Low Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Hand stripping

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Maintains coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Akita

Double
Shedding: Very High

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Heavy seasonal shedder

Bathing

As needed

Special Care

Minimal bathing

Alaskan Malamute

Double
Shedding: Very High

Grooming

Heavy brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Thick coat

Bathing

As needed

Special Care

Avoid shaving

American Hairless Terrier

Hairless
Shedding: None Hypoallergenic

Grooming

Skin cleaning

Frequency: Daily

Why

No coat

Bathing

Weekly

Special Care

Skin checks

Australian Shepherd

Double
Shedding: High

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Thick coat

Bathing

Every 4–6 wks

Special Care

Nails

Basenji

Short
Shedding: Low Low Allergen

Grooming

Wipe down

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Self-grooming; cat-like

Bathing

Every 8–10 wks

Special Care

Nails

Basset Hound

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Droopy ears; infection prone

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Beagle

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Sheds + floppy ears

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Belgian Malinois

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Working breed; moderate shed

Bathing

Every 8 wks

Special Care

Nails

Bernese Mountain Dog

Double
Shedding: Very High

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Heavy coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Joint care

Bichon Frise

Curly
Shedding: Low Hypoallergenic Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Dense coat

Bathing

Every 3–4 wks

Special Care

Eye cleaning

Bloodhound

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Loose skin folds; long ears

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear + skin fold cleaning

Border Collie

Double
Shedding: High

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Active shedder

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Mental stimulation

Boston Terrier

Short
Shedding: Low

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Brachycephalic; minimal coat

Bathing

Every 4–6 wks

Special Care

Skin fold cleaning

Boxer

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Brush weekly

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Low maintenance

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Nails

Bulldog

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Minimal brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Wrinkles

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Wrinkle cleaning

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Silky
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Feathering

Bathing

Every 4–6 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Chihuahua

Short/Long
Shedding: Low

Grooming

Light brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Small breed

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Dental care

Chinese Crested

Hairless
Shedding: None Hypoallergenic

Grooming

Skin care

Frequency: Daily

Why

No fur protection

Bathing

Weekly

Special Care

Moisturizing sunscreen

Chinese Shar-Pei

Short
Shedding: Low

Grooming

Wipe down

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Deep skin folds

Bathing

Every 4–6 wks

Special Care

Fold cleaning ear care

Chow Chow

Double
Shedding: High Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Dense mane; heat sensitive

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Skin fold cleaning

Cockapoo

Curly
Shedding: Low Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Matting

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear care

Cocker Spaniel

Silky
Shedding: Moderate Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Silky coat; heavy feathering

Bathing

Every 4–6 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Corgi

Double
Shedding: High

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Heavy shedding

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Weight monitoring

Dachshund

Short
Shedding: Low

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Moderate shedding

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Nails dental care

Dalmatian

Short
Shedding: High

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Fine hairs embed in fabric

Bathing

Monthly

Special Care

Ear cleaning nails

Doberman Pinscher

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Wipe brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Thin coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Skin checks

English Springer Spaniel

Silky
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Matting

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear care

Flat-Coated Retriever

Long
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Silky feathering

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

French Bulldog

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Minimal brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Skin folds

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Fold cleaning

German Shepherd

Double
Shedding: Very High

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Heavy shedder

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Nails

German Shorthaired Pointer

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Athletic; moderate shedder

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Golden Retriever

Double
Shedding: High

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Feathering mats

Bathing

Every 4–6 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Goldendoodle

Curly
Shedding: Low Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Matting

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Great Dane

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Occasional brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Large breed minimal coat

Bathing

Monthly

Special Care

Joint care nails

Havanese

Long
Shedding: Low Hypoallergenic Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Soft coat mats

Bathing

Every 3–4 wks

Special Care

Ear care

Irish Setter

Long
Shedding: Moderate Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Silky feathering

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Jack Russell Terrier

Short/Wire
Shedding: Low

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Smooth or broken coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Nails dental care

Kerry Blue Terrier

Curly
Shedding: None Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Regular trimming

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Soft curly non-shedding coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Beard maintenance

Labradoodle

Curly
Shedding: Low Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Variable coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning

Labrador Retriever

Short
Shedding: High

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Heavy shedding

Bathing

Monthly

Special Care

Nail trimming ear cleaning

Maltese

Long
Shedding: Low Hypoallergenic Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Staining

Bathing

Every 3–4 wks

Special Care

Eye cleaning

Miniature Schnauzer

Wire
Shedding: Low Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Clipping + brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Beard maintenance

Bathing

Every 5–8 wks

Special Care

Beard cleaning

Newfoundland

Double
Shedding: Very High Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Heavy grooming

Frequency: Daily

Why

Very thick coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Drying thoroughly

Old English Sheepdog

Long
Shedding: High Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Heavy matting; dense coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Professional trim needed

Papillon

Long
Shedding: Low

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Fine silky coat; no undercoat

Bathing

Every 4–6 wks

Special Care

Ear fringe care

Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Double
Shedding: High

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Double coat; moderate shedder

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Nails

Pomeranian

Double
Shedding: High Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Very fluffy double coat

Bathing

Every 4–6 wks

Special Care

Dental care nails

Poodle

Curly
Shedding: None Hypoallergenic Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing + trims

Frequency: Daily

Why

Matting risk

Bathing

Every 3–4 wks

Special Care

Ear hair removal dental

Portuguese Water Dog

Curly
Shedding: None Hypoallergenic Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Regular trimming

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Non-shedding curly coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear care

Pug

Short
Shedding: High

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Sheds + wrinkles

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Eye + wrinkle care

Rottweiler

Short
Shedding: Moderate

Grooming

Brush weekly

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Double-layer shedder

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear cleaning nails

Saint Bernard

Double
Shedding: Very High

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Very heavy coat; drools

Bathing

Every 8 wks

Special Care

Drool/eye care nails

Samoyed

Double
Shedding: Very High Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Very heavy white coat

Bathing

Every 8 wks

Special Care

Coat care dental

Scottish Terrier

Wire
Shedding: Low Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Structured coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Skin care

Shetland Sheepdog

Double
Shedding: Very High

Grooming

Frequent brushing

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Heavy shedder; feathering

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Nails ear care

Shiba Inu

Double
Shedding: High

Grooming

Weekly brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Seasonal shedding

Bathing

As needed

Special Care

Minimal bathing

Shih Tzu

Long
Shedding: Low Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Tangles

Bathing

Every 3–4 wks

Special Care

Eye wiping

Siberian Husky

Double
Shedding: Very High

Grooming

Undercoat rake

Frequency: 2–3x/week

Why

Seasonal shedding

Bathing

As needed

Special Care

Minimal bathing

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Silky
Shedding: Low Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Soft silky no-shed coat

Bathing

Every 6–8 wks

Special Care

Ear care dental

Standard Schnauzer

Wire
Shedding: Low Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Clipping + brushing

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Wiry beard coat

Bathing

Every 5–8 wks

Special Care

Beard cleaning

Vizsla

Short
Shedding: Low

Grooming

Wipe down

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Very low maintenance

Bathing

Every 8 wks

Special Care

Ear care

Weimaraner

Short
Shedding: Low

Grooming

Wipe down

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Very low maintenance

Bathing

Every 8 wks

Special Care

Ear care nails

Wire Fox Terrier

Wire
Shedding: Low Low Allergen Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Hand stripping

Frequency: Weekly

Why

Texture preservation

Bathing

Every 8 wks

Special Care

Nails

Xoloitzcuintli

Hairless
Shedding: None Hypoallergenic

Grooming

Skin care

Frequency: Daily

Why

Sensitive skin

Bathing

Weekly

Special Care

Sunscreen

Yorkshire Terrier

Long
Shedding: Low Hypoallergenic Pro Grooming Rec.

Grooming

Daily brushing

Frequency: Daily

Why

Fine hair

Bathing

Every 3–4 wks

Special Care

Dental care

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