[carmen in nj]

Start as early as you can as a breeder that breeds a breed that has hair and not fur, I start putting little shirts on my puppies at 8 weeks, by the time they go home at 12 they go wearing a shirt, also brushing you must start brushing as soon as your baby gets home, I even include a brush in my puppy packs for the new parents, a routine is great, I usually brush everyone while I am watching tv and they lay by me. they all love it..
best of luck with your lil one..
hugs,