Pawfile Breed Guides

Double-coated dog illustration for the Florida dog shedding season guide
Dog Shedding Season in Florida: Why Your Dog Sheds Year-Round and What Helps
In colder states, double-coated dogs blow their coat twice a year in big, predictable waves. Read more...
Curly doodle coat illustration for the doodle haircut styles guide
Doodle Haircut Styles: Teddy Bear, Puppy Cut, Lamb Cut and More
Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, Cavapoos and Maltipoos have coats that keep growing, so every doodle owner eventually faces the same question at the grooming counter: what cut do you want? The... Read more...
Curly-coated dog illustration for the guide on removing mats from dog hair
How to Get Mats Out of Dog Hair (and When to Stop and Call a Groomer)
A mat is a dense clump of tangled hair that tightens against the skin. Read more...
Short-coated dog illustration for the how to bathe a dog at home guide
How to Bathe a Dog at Home: A Groomer-Style Step-by-Step
A good home bath is mostly preparation and drying, with the washing in between. Read more...
Short-coated dog illustration for the dog grooming cost guide
How Much Does Dog Grooming Cost? What Affects the Price
Dog grooming prices vary a lot, and two dogs can get very different quotes at the same salon. Read more...
Short-coated dog illustration for the dog teeth cleaning guide
Anesthesia-Free Dog Teeth Cleaning in Boca Raton: What It Is and Who It's For
Bad breath, yellow buildup on the back teeth and a dog who chews on one side are all common signs that your dog's mouth needs attention. Read more...
Double-coated dog illustration for the mobile dog grooming guide
Mobile Dog Grooming in Palm Beach County: How It Works and Who It's For
Mobile dog grooming brings the salon to you: a van with a grooming table, a tub, warm water, dryers and clippers parks in your driveway, and your dog is groomed... Read more...
Curly-coated dog illustration for the teddy bear cut guide
Teddy Bear Cut for Dogs: What It Is and How to Ask for It
The teddy bear cut is the haircut that makes a doodle, Shih Tzu or Maltipoo look like a stuffed animal: plush body, round face, soft muzzle and fluffy feet. Read more...
Silky-coated dog illustration for the Boca Raton dog grooming guide
Dog Grooming in Boca Raton: What to Expect and How to Choose a Groomer
Boca Raton is a dog town. Read more...
Curly-coated dog illustration for the puppy cut guide
What Is a Puppy Cut? The Easy-Care Dog Haircut Explained
The puppy cut is one of the most requested dog haircuts in the country, and for good reason: it is short, even, easy to brush and makes adult dogs look... Read more...
Silky coat dog illustration for how often to bathe a dog guide
How Often Should I Bathe My Dog? A Schedule by Coat Type
There is no single number for every dog. How often your dog needs a bath depends mostly on coat type, then on lifestyle (swimming, rolling, dog parks), skin and any... Read more...
Curly coat puppy illustration for puppy first grooming guide
Puppy's First Grooming: When to Start and What to Expect
A puppy's first grooming experiences shape how it feels about baths, brushes, nail trims and dryers for life. The goal of a first groom is not a perfect haircut; it... Read more...
Double-coated dog illustration for can you shave a double coat guide
Can You Shave a Double-Coated Dog? What Groomers Want You to Know
Every summer, owners of Huskies, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Pomeranians and Great Pyrenees ask the same thing: wouldn't my dog be cooler and shed less if I shaved it? In... Read more...
Short-coated heavy shedder dog illustration for deshedding guide
How to Deshed a Dog at Home: The Complete Deshedding Guide
Shedding is normal: dogs constantly replace old hair, and double-coated breeds release large amounts of undercoat, especially during seasonal coat changes. You cannot stop shedding, but you can remove loose... Read more...
Double coat dog illustration, one of the 7 dog coat types
Dog Coat Types (With Pictures): Which One Does Your Dog Have?
Your dog's coat type, more than its breed name, decides how often it needs a bath, how much it sheds, whether it needs haircuts and which brush actually works. Mixed... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Border Collie)
Border Collie Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Border Collies are brilliant, high-energy herding dogs. Most have a medium-length 'rough' coat, some a short 'smooth' coat, and both are double coats that shed and benefit from regular brushing.... Read more...
Curly / wool coat illustration (Maltipoo)
Maltipoo Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Maltipoos, a Maltese and Poodle mix, are small, playful companions with soft coats that can be straight, wavy or curly. They shed little, so their hair keeps growing and needs... Read more...
Curly / wool coat illustration (Bichon Frise)
Bichon Frise Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
The Bichon Frise is a cheerful little dog with a white, powder-puff coat. That coat sheds very little, but it needs regular brushing and haircuts to keep its rounded shape... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Great Pyrenees)
Great Pyrenees Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Great Pyrenees are large, calm guardian dogs with a thick white coat built for mountain weather. Their coat is surprisingly dirt-resistant, but they shed heavily and need regular brushing, plus... Read more...
Silky / long coat illustration (Cocker Spaniel)
Cocker Spaniel Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Cocker Spaniels are cheerful, gentle dogs with silky coats and long, feathered ears. They are one of the higher-maintenance breeds to groom, but a steady routine keeps their coat beautiful... Read more...
Curly / wool coat illustration (Bernedoodle)
Bernedoodle Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Bernedoodles mix the Bernese Mountain Dog with the Poodle, and they come in mini, medium and standard sizes. Their coats are fluffy, often wavy or curly, and they need consistent... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Newfoundland)
Newfoundland Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Newfoundlands are giant, gentle water dogs with a heavy, water-resistant coat. Grooming a Newfie is a real commitment: there is a lot of coat to brush and dry, and they... Read more...
Curly / wool coat illustration (Labradoodle)
Labradoodle Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Labradoodles, a Labrador Retriever and Poodle mix, are friendly, energetic family dogs. Their coats can be hair, fleece or wool, and knowing which one your dog has makes grooming much... Read more...
Curly / wool coat illustration (Cavapoo)
Cavapoo Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Cavapoos, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle mix, are small, affectionate companions with soft coats that range from wavy to curly. They are often marketed as low-shedding, and that... Read more...
Short, light shedder coat illustration (Boxer)
Boxer Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Boxers are playful, muscular and famously goofy, and their sleek coat is one of the easiest in the dog world to maintain. Grooming a Boxer is mostly about short weekly... Read more...
Short, light shedder coat illustration (Chihuahua)
Chihuahua Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Chihuahuas are tiny dogs with big personalities. They come in smooth and long coats, and both are relatively easy to care for. Their small size makes nail and dental care... Read more...
Curly / wool coat illustration (Goldendoodle)
Goldendoodle Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Goldendoodles, a Golden Retriever and Poodle mix, are among the most popular family dogs in the US. Their coats range from wavy to tightly curly, and nearly all of them... Read more...
Short, heavy shedder coat illustration (Pug)
Pug Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Pugs are charming, comical companions with a short coat and a big shedding reputation. Add facial wrinkles and a flat face, and grooming a Pug is mostly about brushing, fold... Read more...
Hairless coat illustration (Xoloitzcuintli)
Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
The Xoloitzcuintli, or Xolo, is an ancient breed from Mexico that comes in hairless and coated varieties. Hairless Xolos do not need brushing, but their skin needs regular care and... Read more...
Silky / long coat illustration (Havanese)
Havanese Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Havanese are cheerful, affectionate little dogs with a soft, wavy coat that sheds very little. Most families keep them in a short puppy cut, which makes home brushing simple. Havanese... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Siberian Husky)
Siberian Husky Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Siberian Huskies were built for cold weather, and their coat shows it. They are surprisingly clean dogs that tend to have little odor, but their seasonal shedding is legendary. The... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Pomeranian)
Pomeranian Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Pomeranians look like tiny clouds, thanks to a plush double coat that stands off the body. Keeping that fluff healthy means regular line brushing and resisting the temptation to shave.... Read more...
Silky / long coat illustration (Maltese)
Maltese Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
The Maltese is a toy breed with a pure white, silky coat. That coat is low-shedding and beautiful, and it shows every bit of dirt and tear staining, so a... Read more...
Silky / long coat illustration (Shih Tzu)
Shih Tzu Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Shih Tzus were bred as companion dogs, and their long, flowing coat shows it. Most pet owners choose a shorter puppy or teddy bear cut, which keeps the charm and... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Bernese Mountain Dog)
Bernese Mountain Dog Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Bernese Mountain Dogs are big, gentle and covered in a thick tricolor coat. That coat was made for Swiss winters, so in warmer places it needs regular brushing to keep... Read more...
Wire coat illustration (Miniature Schnauzer)
Miniature Schnauzer Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Miniature Schnauzers are spirited, alert little dogs with that unmistakable beard and eyebrows. Their wiry coat sheds little, but it does need regular trims, and the beard needs daily attention.... Read more...
Silky / long coat illustration (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are gentle, affectionate companions with silky coats and long feathered ears. Their coat is lovely when cared for and tangles quickly when it is not, especially... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Australian Shepherd)
Australian Shepherd Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Australian Shepherds are energetic, brilliant herding dogs with a gorgeous medium-length coat, often in merle patterns. That coat is practical and weather resistant, but it needs regular brushing to stay... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Pembroke Welsh Corgi)
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Pembroke Welsh Corgis pack a big double coat onto a small, long body. They are cheerful and easy to care for, but many new owners are surprised at how much... Read more...
Silky / long coat illustration (Yorkshire Terrier)
Yorkshire Terrier Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Yorkshire Terriers have a fine, silky coat that is often compared to human hair. Whether you keep your Yorkie in a long coat or a practical puppy cut, regular brushing... Read more...
Short, light shedder coat illustration (English Bulldog)
English Bulldog Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
English Bulldogs (often just called Bulldogs) are calm, sturdy and full of personality. Their short coat is easy, but their wrinkles, tail area and sensitive skin make them one of... Read more...
Short, heavy shedder coat illustration (German Shorthaired Pointer)
German Shorthaired Pointer Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
German Shorthaired Pointers are high-energy hunting dogs that spend as much time outdoors as you let them. Their short coat dries fast and resists dirt, but they still shed and... Read more...
Short, heavy shedder coat illustration (Rottweiler)
Rottweiler Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Rottweilers are powerful, confident and devoted to their families. Their short black-and-tan coat looks low maintenance, and for the most part it is, but Rotties do shed and benefit from... Read more...
Short, heavy shedder coat illustration (Beagle)
Beagle Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Beagles are curious, food-motivated and often find their way into something smelly. Their short coat is easy to care for, but they shed more than many owners expect, and their... Read more...
Curly / wool coat illustration (Poodle)
Poodle Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Poodles, whether Toy, Miniature or Standard, have a dense curly coat that keeps growing and sheds very little. That makes them a favorite for people who dislike dog hair on... Read more...
Short, light shedder coat illustration (Dachshund)
Dachshund Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Dachshunds come in three coat types: smooth, long-haired and wire-haired. Each one needs a slightly different routine, so the first step is knowing which coat your Doxie has. This guide... Read more...
Double coat illustration (German Shepherd)
German Shepherd Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
German Shepherds are smart, loyal and athletic, and they are often nicknamed 'German Shedders' for good reason. Their coat is built to protect them from weather, and a little regular... Read more...
Double coat illustration (Golden Retriever)
Golden Retriever Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Golden Retrievers have one of the most recognizable coats in the dog world: flowing, golden and, honestly, everywhere. Keeping it beautiful is less about expensive products and more about a... Read more...
Short, heavy shedder coat illustration (Labrador Retriever)
Labrador Retriever Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
Labrador Retrievers are friendly, active and usually happy to get wet, which makes them easy to bathe and quick to get dirty. Their coat looks short and simple, but Labs... Read more...
Short, light shedder coat illustration (French Bulldog)
French Bulldog Grooming Guide: How Often to Bathe, Brush & Groom
French Bulldogs are compact, affectionate and famously low-key about exercise, and their grooming needs look simple at first glance. Read more...