double coat

German Shepherd care at home

Brush 2–3× per week; daily during shedding season Exercise need: high.

Never do this

  • Shave unless medically required

Tools

  • Slicker brush
  • Undercoat rake
  • Deshedding tool

Watch for

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Degenerative myelopathy
  • Bloat

How we groom this coat

  • Brush against the grain to loosen undercoat, then with the grain to remove
  • Watch for hot spots during heavy shed — keep skin dry and brushed

Not a substitute for veterinary advice. Open the grooming hub.