The hair doesn’t molt, and needs brushing and combing frequently. Portuguese Water Dogs are traditionally clipped on the face, hindquarters and on part of the tail, leaving a profuse plume at the end. The front end of the dog’s coat is left to grow naturally.The coat is described as profuse. There are two distinct types, born without undercoats:<\/p>\n
Equipment needed:<\/strong> <\/em>Slicker\/pin brush, wide-toothed comb, clippers.<\/p>\n
The pet dog can be clipped to about 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) all over – this is called the”Retriever” trim and is used for showing in the U.S.<\/p>\n