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Care for the Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
- Maintenance: needs regular brushing, usually two or three times a week, and during shedding seasons it’s best to increase it to remove loose undercoat and prevent buildup of dead hair. Bathing can be done approximately every 6 to 8 weeks, or sooner if it truly needs it, taking care not to overly alter the texture or the coat’s natural protection.
- Brushing and combing: works well with a slicker brush, long-pin brush, and metal comb to check the neck, behind the ears, chest, feathering, tail, and armpits. The key is to part the coat well, reach the undercoat, and remove dead hair without breaking the outer coat or creating excessive artificial volume.
- Hair trimming: this is not a breed that should be shaved or generally clipped. Typical work consists of tidying and neatening, lightly shaping feet, outlines, and hygiene areas, always respecting the natural silhouette and the coat’s natural length, especially on the neck, tail, and the back of the legs.
- Special attention: it’s advisable to watch especially behind the ears, armpits, groin, feathering, tail, and collar area, where hair can tangle or compact more easily. You should also check ears, nails, paw pads, and dry the undercoat very well after bathing to prevent moisture being trapped close to the skin.
- Recommended grooming appointments: bath every 6 to 8 weeks and maintenance grooming every 8 to 12 weeks, moving it up during shedding season if it needs intensive undercoat removal and outline touch-ups.
Want the best care for your Belgian Shepherd Groenendael?
We’ll show you the 3 steps you need to follow to achieve it.
1. BRUSHING AND COMBING
- The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael needs consistent brushing to keep its long coat clean, airy, and free of internal knots.
- Although the outer coat usually protects quite well, the undercoat can build up and shed heavily during shedding seasons, so it’s best to work in layers and use a comb to check the densest areas.
- Behind the ears, neck, chest, feathering, and tail usually require more attention so the coat keeps its movement and doesn’t compact near the skin.
Conditioner for Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
The conditioner Artero Mix is perfect for conditioning your pet’s coat whether dry, wet, and without washing.
Slicker brush for Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
The slicker brush Artero Juliet is ideal for brushing dense coats and preventing tangles and knots.
Rake for Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
The rake Artero Rex is perfect for detangling dense coats without irritating the skin, and it also reduces shedding around your home from your Belgian Shepherd Groenendael.
Undercoat rake for Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
The undercoat rake Artero King is ideal for removing your Belgian Shepherd Groenendael’s shedding hair.
Brush for Lhasa Apso
The brush Artero Nova is ideal for brushing fine coats and adding shine to the coat layers.
2. BATH
- Bathing should be regular but not excessive.
- For this breed, it’s important to clean thoroughly without softening the coat or weighing down the undercoat, using products that respect the double coat and allow complete drying.
- After bathing, it’s important to dry well down to the roots, because the dense undercoat can retain moisture if not handled carefully.
Shampoo for Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
The Artero Detox is the perfect solution for your Belgian Shepherd Groenendael, as it’s an ideal shampoo for dense coats. It provides nourishment and hydration.
Dry shampoo
The Speed Shampoo restores day-one cleanliness without rinsing or washing.
Protein Vital Conditioner
When a bath is needed, the Artero Protein Conditioner will be a great option for our Belgian Shepherd Groenendael, providing a moisturizing and nourishing effect.
Deodorant for Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
After bathing, we can also apply the Sniff Deodorant to provide protection against bad odor for our pet.
3. HYGIENE
- Hygiene should include frequent checks of ears, nails, paw pads, the perianal area, and the contours of the feet.
- It’s also advisable to monitor the areas with the most friction or dead-hair buildup, especially behind the ears and in the armpits, to prevent small tangles that later tighten up.
- These routines help a lot to keep the dog comfortable and ensure the long coat retains its function and great appearance.
Ear Cleaner
Artero Aurigel is the gel we’ll use to clean our Belgian Shepherd Groenendael’s ear canals; it’s easy to apply and removes excess wax and dirt.
Mask for Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
The best solution to maintain longer-lasting coat care for our pet is the mask Artero Detox Carbon.
Paw Pad Repair Cream
The paw pad repair cream Artero Dfender will help us protect the dry areas of our Belgian Shepherd Groenendael.
Bad breath spray
To eliminate bad breath in our Belgian Shepherd Groenendael and prevent tartar and dirt buildup, we’ll use the Artero X-Mint.
Dips Finger Wipes for Ears
For proper ear hygiene we’ll use the Dips Finger Wipes for Ears. These remove earwax and dirt from the outer ear area.
Dips Finger Wipes for Teeth
Finally, to maintain good oral hygiene and keep the teeth clean and healthy, we’ll use the Dips Finger Wipes for Teeth.
What is the Belgian Shepherd Groenendael like?
The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael it is a medium-sized, elegant, athletic, and very expressive dog, with a long, abundant, always-black coat, along with a dense undercoat that provides protection against the weather.
The hair is straight, firm, and fairly close to the body, not silky or curly, and it shows more length and presence on the neck, chest, back of the legs, and tail, where it forms a very characteristic look of the variety.
In grooming terms, it’s not a breed for decorative clipping or sculpted styling. Its beauty depends mainly on keeping the natural coat well maintained, removing dead hair, keeping the double coat in good condition, and preventing matting in high-friction areas.
Although its look is very striking, maintenance is usually not complicated if done regularly, but it does require consistency, especially during shedding seasons, when the undercoat sheds more intensely.
