How to Groom a German Pinscher

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Rubber brush
Natural bristle brush
Conditioner
Chamois cloth
Cotton balls

Step 1:
Brush the dog's coat regularly to remove dead or unshed hair.
Step 2:
Use scissors to carefully clip the whiskers if desired.
Step 3:
Brush with rubber brush while bathing to remove extra shed hair which hasn't fallen off.
Step 4:
Apply a final coat conditioner after the bath. This can improve the dog's overall general appearance. Spread conditioner sparingly on the coat, and distribute it over the body using a natural bristle brush.
Step 5:
Rub the conditioned areas with a chamois cloth if you wish to give the dog an even brighter gloss and sheen to his coat.
Step 6:
Use cotton balls to keep water out of the dog's ears while bathing.

Tips & Warnings

These dogs have a life expectancy of around 12 to 14 years.
German Pinschers are in general a very healthy breed with no major hereditary health problems. Of course, you should still take your dog regularly to the veterinarian for checkups.
This breed usually weighs between 25 to 35 lbs. and ranges in height from 16 to 19 inches.
These dogs are average shedders.
In the U.S., dog fanciers consider German Pinschers part of the Terrier Group, while in the U.K., they are part of the Working Group.

More Puppy Pages

How to Groom an Ibizan Hound

The Ibizan Hound, or Podenco Ibicenco, is a graceful, stately and agile animal with a lithe frame and an alert mind. Ibizan Hounds have a personality that befits their appearance. They are well-behaved, kind and clean. They are also very good with...

Pharaoh Hounds are slight, elegant sighthounds. The coat of the Pharaoh Hound is short and shiny, and usually red or tan with some white. A white tip on the dog's tail is a preferred marking. This breed has an extremely low grooming demand. They should...

Similar in stature to the Greyhound, the Whippet is a lithe and stately dog. Whippets have a fine, dense coat that is soft to the touch. The coat comes in many colors, including brindle, black, red fawn, tiger-white and slate blue. These can be solid or...

How to Groom a Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terriers are dogs with boundless energy and an appetite for life. They are friendly towards just about everyone, including many strangers, and make great family pets. Their coats are sleek and shiny, coming in a variety of colors...

The Scottish Deerhound is similar in general appearance to the Greyhound, but is larger and more muscular in stature. The coat of this dog is roughly 3 to 4 inches long, and Scottish Deerhounds also have a beard, mustache and mane. The coat is made up of...