Short coat (Beagle, Boxer, Dalmation)

• Brushing: Once a week
• Bathing: Every 6-8 weeks (or when dirty)

Medium coat (Golden retriever, Border collie)

• Brushing: 2-3 times a week
• Bathing: Every 6-8 weeks (or when dirty)
• Professional grooming: Every 8-12 weeks

Long coat (Shih Tzu, Afghan hound)

• Brushing: Daily or every other day
• Bathing: Every 4-6 weeks (or when dirty)
• Professional grooming: Every 4-8 weeks

Curly/wavy coat (Poodle, Labradoodle)

• Brushing: 2-4 times a week (daily during shedding season)
• Bathing: Every 4-6 weeks (or when dirty)
• Professional grooming: Every 4-6 weeks

Double coat (Husky, German shepherd)

• Brushing: 2-4 times a week (daily during shedding season)
• Bathing: Every 8-12 weeks (or when dirty)
• Professional grooming: Every 8-12 weeks

Other grooming essentials

• Nails: Trim every 3-4 weeks
• Ears: Check weekly, clean as needed
• Teeth: Brush daily (or at least 3 times a week)
• Paws: Check weekly for cracks, debris or overgrown hair

Lifestyle Matters

• Active/Outdoorsy type dogs: May need more frequent baths and brushing