Keep your fluffy puppy’s coat mat-free, from 8 weeks to the adult coat.
9 printable A4 pages · metric · $9 · 30-day refund
Why the puppy coat catches owners out
At 8 weeks a fluffy puppy’s coat is easy. Then it starts to change. AKC: “Puppies lose their puppy coats between 4-to-6 months of age, although this time frame varies widely from breed to breed.” In shih tzus, AKC adds, “Many Shih Tzu coats can also change when the dog is around 10 to 12 months old.”
That’s when tangles turn into mats, and a badly matted coat sometimes has to be clipped short. The pack is a short plan you can print and follow every day, so you stay ahead of it.
What’s inside
- What’s normal at each age. 8–12 weeks, 3–6 months and 6–12 months, with tick boxes, and when to call your groomer or your vet.
- The 5-minute daily routine. Six steps, plus the 5 spots where mats start.
- The wriggly puppy plan. 7 small steps from touching a paw to a full brush.
- Bath and dry. The order that stops a bath from making tangles worse.
- After a shave-down. Caring for a short coat and keeping the next one from matting.
- Tool list. What to buy and what to look for, with shops to try in your region.
- 4-week tracker. Stick it on the fridge and tick off each day.
Who it’s for
Owners of fluffy and long-coated puppies: shih tzu, Maltese, Pomeranian, bichon frise, poodle crosses, Samoyed and similar. If your dog is an adult with a healthy, well-kept coat, you probably don’t need it.
Sourced, and not veterinary advice
Every line about skin, sun or bathing quotes AKC, PDSA or VCA word for word, with the links on the last page. This is general care for healthy puppies. If you’re worried about your puppy’s skin or coat, talk to your vet.
The details
- Format: PDF, 9 pages, A4. Download straight after you pay.
- Price: $9. Gumroad shows the price in your currency at checkout.
- Refund: 30 days, no questions asked. If it doesn’t help, ask within 30 days of buying and you get your money back.
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