Beauceron Grooming FAQ A round-up of the most frequently asked questions on beaucerons and grooming. The Papillon is a small dog breed with distinctive large, fringed ears that earned it its name, the French word for butterfly. The Papillon is believed to be one of the oldest of the toy breeds. I am taking my eight month old beauceron to the groomer for the first time. Because, Oscar is my first beauceron, I'm unsure about the grooming process. Should I bath my beauceron prior to the appointment? Unless you plan to give your beauceron's coat a comprehensive comb through, the answer is no. When beaucerons are not completely brushed out after a bath, the undercoat can become quite matted. The end-result requires the groomer to completely clip your beauceron's hair. The silky terrier originated about 100 years ago in Australia. Their major ancestors were the Australian terrier and the Yorkshire terrier. They were bred to be family companions, watchdogs, and to hunt rodents and snakes. Should I pay the groomer more because my beauceron misbehaves? On the contrary, beaucerons are more prone to behave better in the presence of a groomer. Since, groomers apply a docile yet firm hand, most beaucerons will be conditioned to appreciate a regular visit to the groomer. The oldest pure-bred British dog is said to be the Corgi. Their proof of existence has been traced back to dogs brought to Wales by the Celts from the Black Sea around 1200 BC. My beauceron has behavioral issues, is there anything I can do to prevent an unpleasant situation from transpiring? Although, canines with temperment problems rare, the groomer may request that the beauceron's owner obtain a mild tranquilizer from his or her veterinarian before the grooming appointment. The medication will enable the groomer to do a thorough job while preventing the beauceron from injuring itself. Newfoundlands have webbed feet, just like ducks. They also have extremely water-proof fur. Those features, as well as their great strength, loyalty and willingness to learn, make newfies great candidates to work as water rescue dogs. My beauceron's groomer administers tranquilizer to keep pets calm. Is it okay for my beauceron to take the medicine? Absolutely not, American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA)of groomers never administer tranquilizers. Since each beauceron is different, only a veterinarian should prescribe medicine. If your beauceron was prescribed the medicine in the past and your groomer just happens to have extra pills, make sure the drug is the same dose that your veterinarian originally prescribed. While many people think of Boxers as aggressive, they are actually great with children. They were bred to be hunters, yes, but they were bred to corner prey, not kill it. As a result, they are protective, yet patient. My beauceron is only 7 months old. Should I wait another 10 months before getting him groomed? Conversely, puppies generally acclimate to more rapidly that older beaucerons. When younger beaucerons experience grooming on a regular basis they are more apt to enjoy the experience opposed to the adult beauceron that has little exposure to the grooming process. The American Kennel Club recognizes more than 150 breeds? Segmented into seven different breed types, all breed possess unique temperaments, physical characteristics as well as a rich background in history. Pharaoh Hounds have an unusual feature. They are the only breed of dogs that "blushes". They do this when they are excited or happy. When they "blush" their ears, nose and eyes will become pink. The bichon frise breed is quite old. Originally they used to belong only to kings and queens. However, eventually they became known for their abilty to learn tricks and for their excellent sense of balance. As a result, they gained a reputation for being excellent as circus dogs.