Preserving The Show Dog Shih Tzu’s Coat The Shih Tzu’s coat for the show rings requires extra care. Some show people actually keep their Shih Tzu confined and caged to preserve the coat, or they wrap the coat or oil it. Those who do keep their show Shih Tzu confined and caged pay a price [...]

Sew a Warm Raincoat for Your Dog Making a warm and waterproof coat for your dog is quite simple, and means that you and your pooch can get more exercise over winter. Suitable Fabrics & Notions For the fabric, you want 2 layers. An outer layer of waterproof fabric (or fabric that can be made [...]

Are Coats, Hats and Rain Gear A Necessity for Your Little Dog? Since Mother Nature provides the dog with its own outer fur coat you might think why bother with anything else. Little dogs, however, lose their body heat more quickly than the bigger dogs. Small, short-haired dogs like the Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers have [...]

Dog Coat Brushes – Ensuring You Have The Right Brush For Any Coat There are a number of reasons for brushing your dog’s coat and it’s important that you keep up with this simple activity to help keep your dog’s  coat looking clean and healthy.  Brushing should be done on a weekly basis and there [...]

Cleaning Your Dogs Coat and Fur Your dog’s fur is a very important aspect of your dogs life, keeping it clean and in good shape is a good way to keep your dog happy, healthy, and clean. If you don’t keep your dogs fur in good shape it will only be a mater of time [...]

Dog Coats: For Winter Comfort & Safety Dog coats can be useful items for some pets. If you live in a cold environment, a small dog or one that is bred to warm climates may need extra protection. There are several varieties available now. And not only are they different weights, but also appearances. You [...]

Grooming Helps Keep Your Dogs Coat Healthy Grooming is something most people take for granted. We primp and preen, bath and strive to maintain a good physical appearance. Good grooming habits contribute not only to appearance but to overall good health. The responsibilities that come with owning a dog are many and our pet dogs [...]

Having The Right Dog Coat Will Effect Dog Health Spring has officially arrived and so has the rainy, damp, and often fluctuating temperatures. Pet parents are sometimes taken by surprise when the weather changes while on a routine walk. For this reason, it is a great idea to check the dog raincoats you have and [...]

Dog Coat – Why Your Dog May Need One The dog coat is made especially for dogs with a low tolerance for colder climates. All dogs were not created equal. Some are bred to withstand sub zero temperatures while others are bred to live a little closer to the equator, where on occasion it can [...]

Dog Coat Health Growing a Healthy Coat There are many factors that can affect a dog’s coat health and overall condition.  These are the dog’s overall health, parasites, allergies, disease, and nutrition. Protein is the major component of a dog’s skin and coat; hair alone is 95% protein.  Oils are also of major importance in [...]