| As a dog groomer I see it all to often people buy | | | | while shaving the mats away I found a six inch |
| or adopt dogs that require regular grooming and | | | | piece of barb wire that had been entangled in the |
| never think about the consequences of not having | | | | hair right between the hind legs. Can you imagine |
| the dog groomed. All breeds require some | | | | how uncomfortable that dog must have been. It |
| amount of grooming but for some it is even | | | | was absolutely sickening that someone could let a |
| more important. Dogs such as Poodles, Lhasa | | | | dog get in that condition. Unfortunately, it happens |
| Apsos, Shih Tzus and many more require regular | | | | all to often. |
| grooming in order to live a happy healthy life. | | | | If you can't afford the grooming or take the time |
| Grooming can be an over looked expense when | | | | to keep a dog brushed then reconsider the type |
| searching for a dog. Having your dog groomed | | | | of breed you are looking for or if you are even |
| can cost anywhere from 30 to 100 dollars every | | | | ready for a dog at all. If daily brushing is too much |
| six weeks depending on the breed and where you | | | | work then you can have the dog shaved down. |
| go. This is an expense that can not be | | | | This will have to be done every six to eight |
| overlooked. Not having a dog groomed regularly is | | | | weeks. Although, in my opinion if you can't spend |
| cruel. | | | | five minuets a day to brush your dog you really |
| Without regular grooming many breeds will | | | | don't need a dog at all. |
| develop sever matting which can irritate the skin | | | | When kept correctly breeds that require |
| and make the dog very uncomfortable. These | | | | grooming are great pets. Many do not shed as |
| breeds not only require professional grooming but | | | | much as shorter haired breeds. The Standard |
| a good brushing preferable everyday to keep the | | | | Poodle is considered the smartest of all breeds |
| coat free from mats and debris. | | | | and can make wonderful addition to the family. |
| I once groomed a dog that had not been | | | | Just remember Fido will have needs too and it is |
| correctly kept. The dog was severely matted and | | | | your responsibility to meet those needs. |