How often should I brush my dog?
• Smooth, short-coated pooches, like Chihuahuas, boxers or basset hounds, need to be brushed once a week. • Pups with short, dense fur that’s prone to matting, like that of a retriever, need a good brushing several times per week. • If your dog has a long, luxurious coat, like a Yorkshire terrier, she’ll need daily attention to remove tangles. And if your long-haired pooch has a coat like a collie’s or an Afghan hound’s, be sure to brush every day and trim the hair around the hocks and feet.
