Long Hair
Brush daily
AFCD guidance generally recommends daily brushing for long-haired dogs. Their hair can tangle easily, so brush gently from head to tail rather than waiting until the day of a full groom.
Dog Shedding & Brushing Guide
For dog shedding, first distinguish loose undercoat, everyday brushing and matting.
More dog hair at home does not automatically mean a bath, a short clip or pulling out all the hair at once. Coat length, double coat, matting, Hong Kong weather, outdoor activity and what the dog can accept all change the suitable approach.
A Hong Kong guide to everyday brushing, loose undercoat and matting boundaries.Official Starting Point
Everyday brushing has a general starting point, but not every dog follows the same rule.
Hong Kong AFCD guidance distinguishes between everyday brushing for long- and short-haired dogs. Furrari then confirms the grooming plan from undercoat, matting, drying needs and emotional response.
Short Hair
Brush weekly
Short-haired dogs still shed and can collect dander. Regular brushing also helps owners observe the skin and coat condition.
Bath Day
Check the coat before bathing
Matting can become harder to handle once wet. Bathing and brushing are not the same task, and the cleansing routine should not be decided by shedding volume alone.
Professional Groom
Confirm a full groom from the coat condition
For long-haired dogs, professional grooming every three months can be used as AFCD's general reference. Dogs that need a maintained style, mat easily or need more undercoat work should have their coat checked earlier.
Loose Coat Or Matting?
First distinguish loose undercoat from compressed or tangled hair.
Both can look like “a lot of hair”, but they need different handling.
Loose undercoat
Double-coated dogs can have more loose undercoat during shedding periods. Bathing, drying and brushing time may increase. When enquiring, share recent photos of the back, neck and tail base so the groomer can first understand the undercoat and shedding level.
Compressed roots or matting
A tidy-looking surface does not mean the hair at the roots is free of tangles. If a comb cannot pass through easily or a mat sits close to the skin, do not pull it apart by force; the approach should be assessed from the location, area and the dog's response.
Behind the ears, armpits, collar area and legs
These areas more commonly mat. The skin behind the ears, in the armpits and on the legs is thinner, so do not pull hard simply to preserve coat length.
A double coat does not automatically mean a short clip
For double-coated dogs such as Corgis, Shiba Inus, Golden Retrievers and Pomeranians, first check loose undercoat, matting, drying needs and what can be safely tidied. Do not decide only from a reference photo or the word “shedding”.
At-Home Brushing Check
At home, start with a low-pressure coat check.
- Check the coat and the dog's response firstBegin where the dog is comfortable. If it dislikes its paws, tail or brushing, reduce the difficulty rather than forcing one complete session.
- Separate loose hair from mattingLoose undercoat can be removed gradually through bathing, drying and brushing. Compressed or tangled hair needs a separate assessment.
- Address coat condition that can be handled safely before a bathMatting can become harder to handle after it is wet. Use dog-appropriate products for bathing and dry thoroughly for the coat type.
- Note areas that need professional assessmentIf the coat stays difficult to comb behind the ears, in the armpits, around the collar, on the legs or near the tail, do not use scissors yourself; send close-up photos first.
When Grooming Needs A Check
Heavy shedding does not mean every situation should be handled by grooming alone.
A groomer can observe appearance and behaviour but does not make medical diagnoses.
Wounds, redness or pain
For wounds, redness, pain or skin hidden by matting, contact a Hong Kong registered veterinarian before arranging mat removal or a bath.
Sudden hair loss or persistent itching
Sudden hair loss, persistent itching, bald patches, odour or repeated licking or biting are outside routine grooming assessment. Ask a veterinarian first.
Matting close to the skin or across a large area
Forcing a comb through can increase discomfort. After safe handling, the finished style may not match a reference photo; skin safety, comfort and rebuilding a daily brushing routine come first.
Fear of dryers or strong resistance to brushing
Drying a double coat takes time. If a dog is sensitive to sound, paws, tail or unfamiliar surroundings, say so before booking so the process can be planned around what it can accept.
Hong Kong Source & Service Scope
Source, Hong Kong service and safety boundary.
The everyday long- and short-coat brushing and general professional-grooming reference comes from the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department: Proper Care of Dogs. Further explanations of shedding, bathing, double coats, matting and emotional handling follow Furrari's guides on this website.
Furrari Grooming is in Sai Ying Pun and provides dog bathing and grooming, clipper work, scissor work, nano microbubble, Royal SPA and day care. The actual service items, time and price are confirmed from weight, coat volume, undercoat, matting, style and the dog's response on the day; see the Sai Ying Pun dog grooming page and the official price list for current information.
Ask Before Booking
To check a shedding-period brushing plan, send the breed, weight, photos of the back, neck and tail base, the last bathing or grooming date, and any dryer sensitivity or sensitive areas.
Furrari Grooming
G/F, 16 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
WhatsApp +852 9316 3213
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