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Is grooming a puppy necessary?

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Brushing your dog ventilates their coat, helping it grow healthy and strong and takes away old and damaged hair. Grooming also ensures that your dog's skin can breathe and keeps down the level of grease in their coat. Too much grease can block pores and cause irritation and all sorts of skin problems.


Do I need to get my puppy groomed?

Puppies are basically adorable no matter what, it's easy to forget that you should groom them regularly. You wouldn't skip this step with a full-grown dog, so it's best to get into the habit when your puppy is still young enough to adjust to the routine.6 февр. 2020 г.

At what age should a puppy be groomed for the first time?

Once you've successfully acclimated your pup to all-around handling, at or around the 10-12 week mark, you can take her in for the first grooming session (often after the second round of shots). At the latest, the first grooming is recommended before 16-weeks of age.

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