Dogs —Their Grooming Requirements

Mastiff — The Mastiff (also known as the ‘English Mastiff’) is a double coat breed who has a short, straight outer coat with a dense, shorter undercoat. Care of this huge dog coat is undemanding. Mastiffs require minimal grooming except when shedding and then brushing with a rubber brush will remove loose hairs. As with all very large dogs, the Mastiff needs a soft place to lie down to avoid pressure marks. It is rare that a Mastiff needs a bath. Bathing is necessary only when the dog is dirty. Clean his wrinkles daily to prevent bacterial infections. Wipe them out with a damp washcloth and then dry them thoroughly. A flea comb can be used to keep Mastiff Puppies free from pesticide.

Beagle— The Beagle has a hound type coat of medium length making grooming relatively easy for this breed. Their typically short, tight hair growth rarely requires professional grooming. As part of your Beagle grooming brushing with a grooming glove or soft brush will generally be enough to keep the coat healthy and clean. This breed is an average shedder, which can be controlled with regular combing. Bathe only when necessary with a mild or dry shampoo. Beagle Puppies shed often and should be brushed several times a week using a hound glove to remove excess hair as well as a fine-tooth flea comb to remove any dirt and excess hair.