Every dog and coat is different. Stop if the dog is distressed or if you are unsure how to safely perform a grooming step. For injuries, skin problems or medical concerns, contact a veterinarian.
Groom the coat that is actually on the dog, not the haircut you expected it to have.
April is the writer and human behind Cuts4Mutts, where mixed breed dogs, weird coats, practical grooming advice, and life with mutts all collide. She writes for dog people who love their animals deeply but don't need everything sugarcoated.
You pick up your dog from the groomer, take one look at that freshly trimmed face and immediately notice it. The eyelashes. Where are the
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There Is No Standard Mutt Cut. That’s Kind of the Point. Walk into a grooming salon with a purebred Shih Tzu and there are established
At Cuts 4 Mutts, we pride ourselves on being the ultimate authority on all things puppy grooming. Our dedicated team of expert groomers knows just
Choose the closest coat texture first, then find the tutorials and maintenance advice that fit the dog in front of you.