Everybody has their own method. Gracie has a long coat so I comb her hair first to get all the snarls out. Then I brush her. Brushing a long coat with tangles in it can often break the hair.
Because Gracie's hair is long she gets a bath once a week and I always use an all natural shampoo and conditioner that is minus the sulfate and other chemicals that strip the skin and coat.
I also use a spray conditioner between baths to keep her coat smooth and silky and easy to comb. Doing a quick comb through at least once a day keeps her looking nice and prevents any matting from getting started.
Long haired dogs do require some extra attention but if grooming is done on a regular basis it is not really very time consuming. |