For aesthetics
Of course, for the pleasure of having a beautiful dog every day.
And if you plan to present it at a dog show or have it confirmed for registration in the LOF (Book of French Origins), it is important that your dog is groomed according to the standard of its breed.
For its comfort and hygiene
Grooming makes it possible to reduce the fur, which is much more comfortable for the dog, especially when it is hot.
A regular bath helps to rid the coat of accumulated dirt.
Finally, the stripping of the pads allows for a more secure walk, hair removal and ear cleaning as well as the shearing of the genitals contribute to a good sanitary condition.
To inspect it
By handling the dog from every angle, the groomer is one of the people best placed to detect various problems such as the presence of parasites (fleas, ticks, chiggers, ear mites), eczema, wounds, spikelets, tumors, etc.
The different steps
Grooming includes several successive operations:
untangling
hygiene
draft
bath
brushing
drying
chopped off
claw size
The cut consists, depending on the breed, the nature of the hair and the desired effect, by scissor cutting, shearing or hair removal.
As for hygiene, it involves cleaning the ears, clearing the genitals and removing the pads.
When to groom it for the 1st time