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.