Labrador Retrievers, Shampoodles Pet Grooming Delray Beach FL

Labrador Retrievers

There are two types of Labradors, the English Labrador and the American Labrador. The English bred Labs are heavier, thicker and bulkier. The American bred Lab is tall and lanky. The double coat is smooth and does not have any waves. Coat colors come in solid black, yellow or chocolate.

• Life span: 10 – 14 years
• Temperament: Outgoing, Gentle, Agile, Kind, Intelligent,
• Height: Male: 22–24 inches
• Female: 22–24 inches
• Weight: Male: 64–79 lbs 
• Female: 55–71 lbs
• Colors: Black, Yellow, Chocolate

Labrador Retrievers have a short dense coat. Meaning you don’t typically have to get tangles or mats out and can go longer between grooming than you would be able to with other dog breeds. Many owners of labs will only bathe their dogs a few times a year.

The exception to this rule would be if your dog gets really dirty and simply must be cleaned. Labrador owners quickly learn this breed enjoys rolling around in dirt, mud, and questionable messes.

Remember that bathing your dog too often can dry their skin, laying a foundation for problems. This happens because Labradors have special oil on their coat which works to prevent dry skin and protect them from dirt. Frequent washing will remove the oil leading to health problems.

When cleaning your Lab. It is very important to clean his or her ears to avoid ear infections. Nails trimmed to help keep them from foot pain and ripping up things around the house. If you want to keep your vacuuming down to a minimum try shaving your Labs. Coat once every few weeks.

Pomeranian Puppies: Shampoodles Pet Grooming, Coconut Creek FL

Personalities:

The Pomeranian have a proud and glamorous appearance with a personality to match. Their a clever and lively breed. It’s hard to appear in public with a Pomeranian and not get attention. . They have a take-charge temperament and tend not to be fearful of strangers or other animals. For more than a century, the Pomeranian has had a well-deserved reputation for being a great watchdog. He may weigh only a few pounds, but he views himself as absolute guardian of his home and family.

Did You Know?

Pomeranian's was a dog breed that survived from the Titanic?

Pomeranian Grooming

The medium-length coat of the Pomeranian only requires an occasional brushing. But because they shed you may find yourself brushing him a few more times week to remove loose hair

Shampoodles Pet Grooming Coconut Creek FL, Chihuahua Puppies

Chihuahuas are the world's smallest dog breed. Weighing between 2 and 8 pounds with an average height of 6 to 9 inches. Chihuahuas have a stocky body and slightly longer than tall, that is sturdy and muscular. Their apple-shaped heads feature dark round eyes, pointed ears and a pointed muzzle. Smooth coat Chihuahuas have a soft, glossy coat. The long-coated variety have curly or straight hair. Chihuahuas can come in any color or combination of colors, tan, black, cream, Blue Merle etc.






They are great little dogs for apartments. They like much warmer weather than the cold weather. They need space just like any other dog, just because they are small does not mean they can be kept in a small area.

Grooming your Chihuahua

Smooth Chihuahuas wear a velvety, shiny, close-fitting coat and have a ruff area around the neck. They have a very thin covering of hair on the head and ears. The tail should be furry, not bare. Smooth Chihuahuas shed, but they are so small that the amount is manageable for all but the most house proud. Brush them weekly with a rubber grooming glove or soft bristle brush to remove dead hair and keep the skin and coat healthy.

Longcoated Chihuahua have a long, soft coat is flat or slightly curly, and the dog has a ruff around the neck, fringed ears, feathering on the legs and a plumed tail. The hair on the rest of the body is almost as smooth as that on the smooth Chihuahuas have.


Brush the longcoat with a soft bristle brush once or twice a week. Use a stainless steel comb to remove tangles from the hair on the ears, legs and tail. If you brush the Chihuahua frequently, they shouldn’t need frequent baths. If he spends a lot of time on your furniture or in your bed, though, there’s nothing wrong with bathing him as often as a couple of times a week.

Use a gentle shampoo made for dogs and dry him thoroughly so he doesn’t get chilled. Never let him sit around and air dry.










 

Keep your Chihuahua’s big ears clean with a solution recommended by your veterinarian. Don’t use cotton swabs inside the ear; they can push gunk further down into it. Wipe out the ear with a cotton ball, never going deeper than the first knuckle of your finger. Trim his nails regularly, usually every couple of weeks. They should never be so long that you hear them clicking on the floor.