A super cute little bear doll, the Bichon Frize's fur is quite fluffy and soft, and its ears are small, so its head can be trimmed so round that the ears are not visible, which is the famous powder puff shape. Parents think that Bichon Frize grooming is a very important thing, but how often does Bichon Frize need grooming? Grooming can start when the Bichon Frize is young. Moreover, the Bichon Frize is a silky-haired breed. The hair is very fine and easily knotted, so it must be taken care of regularly.

How often should a Bichon Frize be groomed?

It should be done once a month or so, but it also depends on how fast your dog’s hair grows and how the pet groomer handles it. Generally speaking, once every three months is enough. Taking your Bichon Frize to a pet shop for a haircut ranges from 80 yuan to several hundred yuan, depending on whether you are participating in a competition. If you participate in a competition, what you need is not just a haircut, but also whether you want to curl or oil your hair. Some babies are well-behaved and are easier to cut, while some dogs are not very well-behaved and are not easy to cut.

Things to note when grooming your Bichon Frize:

1. Pay attention to the order when sorting out

Start from the Bichon Frize's neck, proceed from front to back, and from top to bottom. First comb from the neck to the shoulders, then the back, chest, abdomen, hindquarters, then the head, then the limbs and tail. During the combing process, comb one side before combing the other side.

2. Combing techniques

The hair should be combed quickly in the direction of the Bichon Frize's hair. When many people comb their long-haired Bichons, they only comb the long hair on the surface and ignore the fine velvet underneath. The undercoat of the Bichon Frize is soft and dense. If it is not combed for a long time, it will form tangles and even cause eczema, psoriasis or other skin diseases. Therefore, when combing long-haired dogs, you should comb them layer by layer, turn up the long hair, and then comb the undercoat.

3. Grooming of long-haired Bichon Frize

1. The long-haired Bichon Frize has thick, protective long hair. The Bichon Frize's fur becomes tangled easily and the fur will not be clean and smooth.

2. At the beginning, you should use a smooth brush to gently brush away the knots and hair clumps on the Bichon Frize's hair. The brushing action should be gentle to avoid pulling out the hair.

3. Next, use a wide comb to comb the hair all over the Bichon Frize. Then comb it again with a fine comb. Be careful not to use a short-bristled brush for combing. Then, use scissors to trim the long hair around the dog's feet. Remember to trim the long hair in front of the toes. This area is most likely to accumulate dust and dirt. If not cleaned in time, it will cause inflammation, so trim it frequently.

4. Grooming of short-haired Bichon Frize

1. Use a smooth comb to untie the tangled hair knots on the short-haired fur, straighten the Bichon Frize dog's hair, and use a brush to brush the body and tail of the Bichon Frize dog vigorously from top to bottom.

2. Use a brush to brush off the Bichon Frize’s fur.of dead hair and dust. When brushing, brush all over its body, including its tail and legs.

3. Use a good comb to comb the fluff on the Bichon Frize's legs and tail. If there are messy hairs in some places, use scissors to trim them neatly. When grooming, you should also check whether there are parasites or sores on the Bichon Frize. If any are found, deal with them in time.

5. Trim nails regularly

Bichon Frize dogs, like humans, have long nails. Regular trimming can make them move better and prevent their nails from getting stuck in dirt, which can lead to bacterial growth and infection. Therefore, owners must not be lazy. Bichon Frize dogs need your help. Cared for with care.

6. Develop cleaning habits

The bright and beautiful appearance of the Bichon Frize requires the owner to regularly maintain and groom the dog and develop the habit of cleaning. Not only can the Bichon Frize be loved by others, but it can also keep them away from diseases, so that the Bichon Frize can accompany us healthily and happily. Growth is the most important thing.