Australian Shepherds
, or Aussies, are one of the most reliable breeds you may come across. Owners use these dogs for herding, finding stray animals, as seeing eye and hearing aid dogs and to help police track narcotics. Australian Shepherds are also quite attractive dogs. They have straight or wavy medium-length coats that require a full grooming every 6 to 8 weeks.
Instructions
1. Apply either a coat conditioner that is rich in protein or a detangling solution to the dog's coat. Brush through coat with a slicker brush to begin getting knots and matting out of the the coat.
2. Brush the coat with a wide tooth steel comb to help remove shed hair. Australian Shepherds are average shedders. Always brush out before bathing, as water solidifies tangles and knots in the Aussie's soft and thick undercoat.
3. Trim stray hairs around and under the feet with scissors. These dogs have lots of feathering and long hair all over. Excessive hair on the bottoms of the feet can cause dirt, burrs and other harmful objects to collect on the feet.
4. Bathe only when you need to. Australian Shepherds have a waterproof coat containing natural protective oils that frequent bathing strips away.
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