For the ideal grooming routine, make sure the following are done regularly:
Ears and nails should be checked every 1 to 2 months, cleaning them thoroughly and cutting the nails down if needed.
Glands should also be checked every 4 to 8 weeks to ensure there is no inflammation.
Paws and pads need to be checked every few weeks. Clean and check them to make sure there are no sores or cracks in the skin.
Give them a bath every 6 to 8 weeks and only use a hypo-allergenic shampoo. As always, make sure they are rinsed off and dried completely before letting them go about their day.
In order to keep their coat in good condition, you should invest in a shedding blade, bristle or steel-pin brush, detangler and undercoat brush.
Don’t worry if you find yourself deviating a little from this guide. The most important thing to take away here is that their skin folds and wrinkles are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and must cleaned as regularly as the rest of your pooch’s body. There are no shortcuts here. If infection takes hold it can be hard to shift, so eliminate the need by making sure these are cleaned, maintained and looked after properly.