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 NAILS

Nails should be trimmed with clippers or ground at least fortnightly - preferably weekly and using a Dremel Nail Grinder.  The more often you do them the easier they are to do!  Long nails will alter the shape of their toes, spoil their cat-like feet and could impede correct growth & gait.

BATHS

Bathing becomes necessary only when demanded by hygiene.  There is little point in washing your Dobermann unless it is either dirty or requires protection from fleas or ticks. Only use preparations especially designed for dogs or the mildest of human shampoos, such as baby shampoos.  Dogs have rare exposure to disinfectants and detergents and the skin is more sensitive than ours.  Plain liquid soaps without waxes and fillers are fine. Preferably use warm water and rinse thoroughly.  A good temporary bathing measure is the use of a hot wet towel over your dog then towel dry with a clean towel.

COAT

Use a very soft cloth or lambs-wool mitten to groom your Dobermann on a regular basis. The condition of your Dobermann's coat reflects the condition of your dog and the care given to it.  A dry and dull coat with loose scalps or falling hair could mean that your dog is not in its best of health.  Dry and unhealthy coats can be caused by a variety of reasons, from an unbalanced diet, presence of worms and parasites, allergies caused by environment or unsuitable products, or lack of exercise.  Some are external causes while some are biological.

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