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How to deal your dog's "scooting" behavior

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Some dogs, mostly the small breads, may drag their behinds on your carpet. This is a sign that the small sacs located on either side of the anus are full. Although your vet can easily do this for you, it's not always convenient to take your dog ... more »

How to Eliminate Dog Hair Due to Shedding in the Home

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A dog that sheds a lot can be a major problem. When you have guests, there is a good chance that you do not want them to see how much your dog sheds. If you have a child who is allergic to dog hair, then shedding can be a major problem and ... more »

How to Give a Dog a Flea Bath

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Fleas on a dog are a nuisance for you and your pet. Follow these steps to give your dog a flea bath and remove those critters from his coat and skin... more »

How to Groom a Beauceron

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The beauceron is an old breed of herding dog for large sheep flocks. They have a thick outer coat that lies close to their bodies as well as a short, downy and mouse-gray colored under coat. Colors appear as black and tan or gray, black and tan ... more »

How to Groom a Black Russian Terrier

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Black Russian Terriers are large dogs with a thick, curly coat. This dog has an undercoat that must also be groomed. Grooming a Black Russian Terrier for show includes special cuts specific to the breed; if you're a novice let the professional ... more »

How to Groom a Boston Terrier

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Boston Terriers are prized for their compact size, good temperament and ease of grooming. Intelligent, confident and muscular, they are typically black and white or brown and white, with short, smooth and shiny coats. They have large, dark eyes, ... more »

How to Groom a Briard

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The Briard is a herding dog of French origin. They are very useful to farmers or people who need to herd large numbers of animals. They have very strong judgment skills and high intelligence. Their herding instinct makes them fiercely loyal and ... more »

How to Groom a Cocker Spaniel

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Cocker Spaniels are beautiful, loyal and gentle dogs, well suited for family pets or for showing. When choosing a dog breed remember that Cocker Spaniels are a high-maintenance dog. They have a fast-growing, curly coat that needs grooming every ... more »

How to Groom a Collie

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Collies became a cultural icon thanks to Lassie. Collies love children and families, learn very quickly and are best suited to outdoor activities. They may have originated in the Highlands of Scotland and Northern England. However, as agreeable ... more »

How to Groom a Curly-Coated Retriever

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The Curly Coated Retriever has a very unique coat. It's made up of tight, thick curls that lay close to the body. These curls cover the entire body, including the neck, legs and tail. The Curly Coated's coat is also water resistant and doesn't ... more »

How to Groom a Dog

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Besides shelter, love, food and water, your dog also needs regular grooming. Just a little effort will keep your dog clean. Follow these steps... more »

How to Groom a German Wirehaired Pointer

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German Wirehaired Pointers are the result of crossbreeding during the early twentieth century in Germany. Their developers mixed German Pointers with various other breeds, possibly including the Wirehaired Griffon, Poodle-Pointer mixes, the ... more »

How to Groom a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are strong, intelligent, affectionate dogs. They are obedient and have the ability to solve problems when left alone, making them an excellent choice for a watch dog. Physically, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is very ... more »

How to Groom a Havanese

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Originally from Cuba, the Havanese are the descendants of a now-extinct breed called Blanquito de la Habana. Breeders crossed these dogs with French and German Poodles to create the modern day Havanese. Only as recently as the 1970s did the ... more »

How to Groom a Keeshond

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Keeshonds are the descendants of several different breeds including Samoyeds, Chow Chows, Elkhounds and Pomeranians. They are bouncy and lively, with lots of personality. They make very good pets for families with small children, as they are ... more »

How to Groom a Newfoundland

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Newfoundlands are sturdy, healthy, brawny dogs. Enormous in size, but very gentle in nature, they have an oily double coat that is flat to wavy in texture and usually dark in color. The coat is also long and water-resistant. Newfoundlands require ... more »

How to Groom a Norfolk Terrier

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Norfolk Terriers are tiny, lovable animals with great personalities. Along with the Norwich Terrier, Norfolk Terriers are among the smallest of working terriers. They make good family pets and interact well with children. They are similar to ... more »

How to Groom a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retrievers greatly resemble the more famous Golden Retriever, but are much smaller in size. They have very thick coats which keep their bodies well insulated for swimming. The coat is usually red or orange with white ... more »

How to Groom a Pug

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Pugs are small, thick dogs best known for their buggy eyes, face rolls, soft ears, short black muzzles and tightly curled tails. Ranked in the top 15 most popular breeds in 2006 by the American Kennel Club, the breed is prized for its happy ... more »

How to Groom a Scottish Terrier

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Scottish Terriers, or Scottie Dogs, are small dogs with long black hair and a proud, wizened appearance. They, along with Dandie Dinmonts, Cairns and West Highland White Terriers are descendants of the Old Scotch Terrier. You should make sure to ... more »

How to Groom a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are compactly built dogs of medium size that move about with an assured manner. Although they have a black coat at birth, their hair usually lightens by around age two or sooner. Their single coats are smooth and ... more »

How to Groom a Spinone Italiano

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The Spinone Italiano is an ancient Italian breed which goes back to at least 500 B.C. Spinones are especially talented at hunting, pointing and retrieving. Their coats are wiry and weather-resistant to protect them from the cold water and swamps ... more »

How to Groom a St. Bernard

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The name St. Bernard comes from the monastery and hospice in Switzerland with which these dogs are historically associated. People knew them as the "special dogs" of the monks. They were luckily equipped with very dense coats which kept them warm ... more »

How to Groom a Standard Schnauzer

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Standard Schnauzers are medium sized, with long necks, high pointed ears and a half-docked tails. Their coats are short and wiry with dense undercoats and appear in either solid black or salt and pepper. Well known for their bushy beards, ... more »

How to Groom a Welsh Springer Spaniel

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Welsh Springer Spaniels, also called Welshies affectionately, are handsome, medium-sized dogs. They usually stand between 17 and 19 inches tall and should always be longer than they are tall. Socialize Welsh Springer Spaniels early on or they may ... more »

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