| Short-haired dog breeds have many advantages | | | | Remember that successful training means |
| over long-haired breeds. One of these is that | | | | frequent rewards. Give your dog a treat after |
| short-haired dog breeds do not shed as much | | | | the first brushing is complete. Increase the |
| hair. While a shaggier coat makes a dog look | | | | length of the brushing sessions little by |
| fluffier and aesthetically more pleasing, it | | | | little to allow the dog to get used to it.- |
| should be remembered that more hair means | | | | Brushing is also important before giving your |
| more time spent on bathing and grooming. | | | | dog a bath. Wet matted hair is only going to |
| Short-hairs are also good because pests can | | | | create problems later on, so make sure there |
| not hide on them very well, so they are | | | | is no matted hair before proceeding with the |
| better from a hygienic point of view.Here are | | | | bath. Water and good shampoo in a sink works |
| some grooming tips for short-haired dog | | | | great for small dogs. Note that shampoos used |
| breeds.- Brush your dog regularly, preferably | | | | by humans are not good for dogs and can cause |
| at least once a day. Make sure to brush | | | | irritation that might require medication. |
| against the hair growth direction to monitor | | | | Start with the tail and wash the head the |
| for pests.- Stainless steel combs are best | | | | last. No one likes soap in his or her eyes.- |
| for short-haired dogs. Slicker brushes are | | | | Rinse as many times as required to make sure |
| better for medium to long-haired dogs. Use a | | | | that all residual shampoo has been rinsed out |
| flea comb during the summer days to make | | | | of the dog's coat.- Short-haired dog breeds |
| certain your dog has not attracted those | | | | will naturally dry of faster. Usually a |
| parasites. A bristle brush can be a final | | | | gentle towel rub is all that they need. |
| touch for adding gloss to the dog's coat.- In | | | | Longer haired dogs need more attention and |
| case you dog has a tendency to avoid being | | | | you should consider brushing the hair while |
| brushed because of dislike for the process, | | | | it is drying to avoid tangles.- If your dog |
| it might be a good idea to try brushing | | | | tends to dislike baths then remember to |
| immediately after play time. Start gently by | | | | reward it with a treat after each bathing |
| brushing in the hair growth direction. | | | | session. |