Small Dogs: Grooming and Care

Ever held a small dog in your arms? Then you would know precisely what the words vulnerable and delicate mean! Caring for small dogs teaches you the art of caring for the fragile. They sometimes look and behave nothing like the word! They get away with so much! A bigger dog would actually go green with envy! Here’s a roundup of some brilliant articles on small dog care.

A Chihuahua lies on a bed looking at camera

Small Dogs: Who and What?

Begin your journey in to the world of small dogs with Petfinder who writes about the different breeds of small dogs. You get a snapshot introduction to each breed including the Shih Tzu, Beagle, Poms, Terriers etc.

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A photo of a pomeranian dog, an example of a fluffy small dog

Fluffy Small Dogs

If you’re looking specifically to learn about fluffy small dogs then look no further! Small Dog Place pins down each small breed especially coats and behaviour. These small dogs require regular grooming care. More on that coming up!

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A Dachshund sits on a the corner of a sofa. It looks really tiny.

Small Dog Care

Alliemacb writes about choosing, training, feeding and grooming a small dog. A good introductory article on looking at different aspects of having a small dog.

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A Beagle, small dog, sits on the floor looking up at someone or something.

Small Dog Care: What You Can Do

“Try to get down on your dog’s level – literally” – what a fantastic way to begin an article on small dogs! One tends to forget to see the world through their eyes. Here’s a good reminder to do just that!

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A pug, small dog breed, sits on the floor with its paws out in front looking at camera.

Small Dogs: Grooming

How To Groom A Small Dog At Home by Wag! takes you step by step through grooming. Small dogs tend to be fidgety and it’s good practice to get them used to grooming at home.

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A Jack Russell Terrier, a small dog breed, stands on the floor with it's tongue out looking at camera.

Common Health Concerns

Last but not the least here’s an article by PetMD on common health issues that affect small dogs.

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Do let us know if you’ve come across any other great articles you would recommend on taking care of these tiny little bundles of joy!!

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