How do you groom a Shichon puppy?

Begin with trimming the hair directly in front of the eyes. Trim around the ear end for hygiene, and trim any long hair that may brush against the ground. This keeps dirt and debris from getting stuck in their hair. A Shichon’s ear hair may need to be gently removed to keep the ear canal dry and clean.

How often should Shichons be groomed?

You should aim to clip their hair at least once every three months; this will help you maintain their gorgeous silky coats. In addition to this, they need their teeth brushing at least two to three times a week.

What is the difference between a teddy bear cut and a puppy cut?

Teddy bear cuts are similar to puppy cuts in that they involve an even cut around the whole body. The only difference is that they’re geared more towards curly-haired dogs like Poodles, Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, and any other -oodle you can think of!

What is a teddy bear puppy cut?

Teddy bear and puppy cuts are essentially the same thing. This type of cut generally means one length all over the body and legs. Contrary to popular belief, it does not mean any particular coat length, and there may be quite a bit of variance in opinion from groomer to groomer.

When should a puppy get first haircut?

16-weeks
Once you’ve successfully acclimated your pup to all-around handling, at or around the 10-12 week mark, you can take her in for the first grooming session (often after the second round of shots). At the latest, the first grooming is recommended before 16-weeks of age.

What age can a puppy have a haircut?

Once you’ve successfully acclimated your pup to all-around handling, at or around the 10-12 week mark, you can take her in for the first grooming session (often after the second round of shots). At the latest, the first grooming is recommended before 16-weeks of age.

What is a teddy bear haircut?

A teddy bear trim or teddy bear head usually describes a rounded, fluffy shape to the top of the head or entire face, so tends to be less confusing, although that also varies in style and length to suit the dog’s size, head shape and coat, and how you want the ears to be.

Do Shichon puppies change color?

Shichon coat colors are often a mix of the Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise parents’ coats and colors. Their coats vary, and as the pup grows, their colors may change over time. The most common colors include cream, silver, black and white, brown and white, and chocolate, as well as any mixture of any of those colors.