Dog Grooming Needs By Breed
If you have a dog, you know that proper grooming is part of a keeping your pet healthy. Different breeds of dogs require different levels of care. We have made this list mindful of the warm summers in Butte County, but grooming needs may be more restrictive for indoor dogs that shed and outdoor dogs that get stickers and burrs. The list below is a list of many dog breeds that generally have High, Moderate and Low Grooming needs. This list is for general information only, and may not reflect the needs of your dog. If you have any questions on what is appropriate for your dog, please reach out to us and we will be happy to answer your questions.
Dog Breeds Who Need Frequent Grooming
Dogs with long hair or thick and curly coat need to be brushed and combed 3-4 times per week. Bathing is necessary to keep away breeding of hidden ticks and mites. Some dog owners prefer to keep the fur long while others clip the long hair every 8 weeks or so. For the sake of the dog’s health and appearance, clipping or combing away the bad mats is a must. Hair around the eyes and ears must be clipped to maintain good vision and hearing.
Kerry Blue Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Newfoundland
Bedlington Terrier
Pekingese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Shipperke
Irish Setter
Spinone Italiano
Miniature Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Black Russian Terrier
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lowchen
Toy Poodle
Bichon Frise
Portuguese Water Dog
Saint Bernard
Field Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Komondor
Maltese
Dog Breeds With Moderate Grooming Needs
Some dogs do not require grooming beyond regular brushing and combing to maintain the coat. They also require bathing only when necessary. Tangles should be removed, and a regular cleaning of the eyes and the ears to avoid infection is recommended. Some dogs need grooming only during the time of shedding.
Afghan Hound
Gordon Setter
American Eskimo Dog
Basset Hound
Irish Terrier
Basset Hound
Lakeland Terrier
Border Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Brussels Griffon
Cairn Terrier
Saluki
Clumber Spaniel
Siberian Husky
Tibetan Spaniel
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Golden Retriever
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Belgian Tervuren
Lhasa Apso
Borzoi
Brittany
Pmeranian
Canaan Dog
Chinese Shar Pei
Cocker Spaniel
Curly Coated Retriever
Tibetan Terrier
Flat Coated Retriever
American Foxhound
Basenji
Border Collie
Kuvasz
Norwegian Elkhound
Parson Russell Terrier
Bull Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Shetland Sheepdog
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Collie
English Cocker Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Dog Breeds With Low Grooming Needs
These dogs are generally low maintenance grooming breeds. Bathing is strictly when required. Some of these dogs might have long coats that should never be clipped. Please reach out to us if you have questions about your dog. These breeds are mostly non-shedders but they they still require regular cleaning of the eyes and ears to avoid fungal infections. Most breeds also require regular nail trimming.
Affenpinscher
Labrador Retriever
American Staffordshire Terrier
Beauceron
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Bull Terrier
Chow Chow
Rottweiler
English Foxhound
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
German Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dan
Irish Wolfhound
Bearded Collie
Belgian Sheepdog
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Briard
Corgi
Pointer
Doberman Pinscher
Fox Terrier
German Shepherd
Fox Terrier
French Bulldog
Wiemaraner
Welsh Terrier
Tibetan Mastiff
Vizsla
German Wirehaired Pointer
Shiba Inu
Finnish Spitz
Dalmatian
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Papillon
Boston Terrier
Black and Tan Coonhound
Neapolitan Mastiff
Mastiff
Australian Shepherd
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
If you do not see your dog’s breed, or are not sure of your mixed breed’s grooming needs, please reach out to us to arrange an appointment to assess your dog’s grooming needs.