It is a very good idea to get your puppy used to being brushed and make that a bonding experience rather than a chore. Puppy coats are easy to maintain, but this is when you want to start -- before the adult coat comes in at around 8 to 12 months. It's also a good idea to massage your puppy's paws and ears to make them comfortable with being touched. 

 

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It is important to start brushing your dog from the early days when he/she joins your family. Brush your dog from head to toe at least 4 times a week until the adult coat is fully established. Your puppy will likely be around 18 months old when the adult coat is established. You will need a good brush and a de-matting comb to get started. You will probably want to purchase scissors with rounded tips to touch up around the eyes.

BABY AND ADULT COAT

Your puppy will have a baby coat until 8-12 months when the adult coat comes in. While the adult coat is establishing, you will need to brush multiple times a week, and I find this the best time to give your pet his first trim. It will be difficult to keep up with the matting in the longer coat, but with a trim, it is very manageable, and the beauty of the adult coat is better realized.