How to Groom a Shetland Sheepdog: Grooming Helps with Shedding in Shelties

Shetland Sheepdogs, or Shelties, are beautiful full coated dogs and easy to groom if you keep up on it daily. Here are step by step instructions for daily grooming and for performing a full groom on a Sheltie dog.

Shetland Sheepdogs, or Shelties, have a beautiful fluffy double coat. Grooming a Sheltie is relatively easy since there is very little clipping to do. The biggest drawback for the Sheltie owner is the amount of hair floating around the house. Daily grooming, with a full groom every three months or so, greatly reduces shedding.

How to Groom a Bichon Frise - Grooming for Maximum Poof

Here are instructions for daily and full grooming of a Bichon Frise.

The Bichon Frise is the powder puff of dog breeds. A well groomed Bichon Frise will be the talk of the neighborhood. Daily grooming allows for maximum poof and easier clean up on white dogs.


The secret to the Bichon Frise, shortened to Bichon, is the poof of the coat. If you've never seen a Bichon ready for the show ring, you are missing something beautiful. I also have to admit I've never met a Bichon that did not tolerate the grooming process well. The breed is just fun to work with in general.

Tools:

Large pin brush, slicker brush, steel tooth comb, mat rake or breaker, thinning shears, grooming scissors, blunt end scissors, grooming clippers, #10 blade (other blades optional), ear cleaner, ear powder, tear stain remover, cotton swabs, toenail trimmers, styptic powder, nail file (optional), toothbrush and dog toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, towels and blow dryer.

How to Groom a Cairn Terrier

Follow these step-by-step instructions to groom your Cairn Terrier at home and save money at the dog groomer's shop.

The Cairn Terrier became a star as ToTo in "The Wizard of Oz". He requires a small amount of grooming to keep him looking his sharpest. By grooming your Cairn Terrier at home you can save as much as $50 every four to six weeks. Just follow these step-by-step instructions.

Tools: slicker brush, steel comb, clippers, clipper blades #5, #7F or #9 and a #10, grooming shears, thinning shears, ear cleaner, cotton swabs, ear powder, nail clippers, styptic powder, dog shampoo, blow dryer and towels.

How to Groom a Maltese With a Top Knot

Daily and full grooming instructions for Maltese dog owners. Keeping your Maltese's coat white and flowing is easy if you comb her daily. Full grooming is suggested about every three to four months. Print out these instructions.


The Maltese is such a beautiful little dog with pure white angel-like hair that flows to the ground if you let it. Having a pure white long haired dog may seem a little overwhelming to new pet owners. Grooming is required, but does not take very long if you keep up with it daily.

How to Groom a Chow Chow

How to take the grrr out of all that fur with these easy to follow step by step dog grooming instructions for Chow Chow owners.

Owning a Chow Chow dog means taking on a lot of dog grooming responsibility. Start grooming your Chow Chow early to get them used to the task. Once you get a daily system down you and your dog will enjoy a bonding experience during the grooming process.

Tools: slicker brush, wide-toothed steel comb, short and long mat breaking tools, ear cleaner, ear swabs, cotton balls, eye cleaner, toenail clippers, styptic powder, towels, blow dryer, thinning shears

1. Beginning at the head use the slicker brush and steel comb on the dog in sections. Comb through a small area then start on the next to get all the way down to the skin. Push the hair forward as you go to start each section.

How to Groom a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Step by step dog grooming instructions for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Save money by  grooming your dog at home.

There's no denying that the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the cutest dogs around. Luckily for owners they are also pretty easy to groom. A bath with protein shampoo, a comb out and a nail trim will keep your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel looking their best at home between professional grooming. Follow the steps below for a full groom.