Your puppies are introduced to the grooming process at a young age, which is especially important for double-coated breeds. Double-coated dogs have two layers to their coat: a top coat and an undercoat. The undercoat is made up of soft, dense hair—the kind that often feels like it could make up a second dog and tends to end up all over your floors.

Regular grooming is essential to keep this type of coat healthy. A full grooming routine that includes bathing, thorough brushing, and blow-drying with a professional dryer is recommended every 4–5 weeks to prevent the coat from becoming impacted or matted.