Grooming is essential. The Afghan Hound has a coat the requires regular bathing and brushing to maintain the beautiful coat. Routine maintenance is the key to managing a spectacular coat. Plan on spending several hours a week bathing and brushing an Afghan Hound.
Do Afghan hounds need a lot of grooming?
Afghan hounds require considerable amount of time dedicated to coat care. Dogs in full show coats are usually bathed and groomed weekly or fortnightly, those in pet clips will need less frequent baths but should still be brushed regularly.
How often do you have to groom an Afghan Hound?
A few of the "golden rules" are: Maintenance grooming is the key to a beautiful coat. Always bathe and groom your dog before it is matted. For most show coats this means bathing and grooming two (2) times per week. Never brush a dry or dirty coat.
Can you trim an Afghan Hound?
Although hand-stripping must be done before the bath, you can do a bit of trimming before if you like and finish it off after the dog is dry. You can add a finishing spray to add shine. If you choose to use oil,, then here is how to proceed. You can use oil on your Afghan Hound to shine the coat.
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