English Foxhound Dog Grooming Instruction

English Foxhound Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming English Foxhound Puppies and Dogs just needs time, care and patience. The level of grooming and time spent on grooming will depend on the breed and size of the dog. The following chart provides a brief overview of the grooming requirements of a English Foxhound puppy or dog:

• English Foxhound Length of Coat: The length of coat on a English Foxhound is short and will therefore require a low amount of grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as hard and dense
• Time and Frequency: Grooming a English Foxhound will require 15-30 minutes monthly

English Foxhound Dog Grooming Instruction - Brushing Hair and Coat
Most dog's hair and coats need some attention. The English Foxhound dog grooming instruction for caring for your dog's hair or coat is as follows:

• English Foxhound puppies and dogs do not require a lot of grooming as they have short, hard, dense coats
• Thoroughly groom your dog or puppy once per month
• Spend 15 to 30 minutes brushing through the coat with a slicker brush
• Grooming will help to maintain the health and appearance of the coat
• Grooming will also help to reduce shedding as it will assist in removing dead hairs
• Brush your dog or puppy in the same direction as the hair growth

English Foxhound Dog Grooming Instruction - Bathing your Dog
Bathing your dog is very important for its health and hygiene. During bathing check your dog for lumps, bumps, parasites, fleas and skin irritations or allergies. English Foxhound Bathing instruction is as follows:

• Wash your dog or puppy when they are dirty or smell!
• Gather bathing equipment and place bathing tools and shampoo near to bathing area
• Place a mat and towel next to bath
• Check the water temperature of the bath - ensure that a minimal amount of water is used
• Gradually place the dog in the bath - be aware that this may frighten your pet
• Gently shampoo your pet - be careful of delicate areas such as eyes and ears
• Rinse shampoo and towel dry. Then brush the hair

English Foxhound Dog Grooming Instruction - Trimming Nails
Some dogs do not need their nails trimmed as they are kept short by general activities. However, should your dog's nails become long then they should be trimmed. It is important to know exactly what you are doing, as cutting too deep into your English Foxhound dog's nails can cause damage and pain. Written instruction is not enough as the risk of hurting your English Foxhound is too high.

• Your vet can help initially by demonstrating how to trim your dog's nails and supervise your first attempt
• Spend some time touching your dog's paws and gently squeezing the area around the nails in order to familiarize them with this sensation
• Seek advice from your vet about the most appropriate nail clippers for your pet

English Foxhound Dog Grooming Instruction