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Jackie-Bichon Breed Maintenance
Although this breed does not tend to shed often, it is important to brush your Jackie-Bichon weekly in order to keep his fur from matting up. He has very fine and thin fur that can tangle easily, so using a simple comb and bristle brush a few times a week should be more than enough to keep his fur knot free and beautiful. Bathing will need to occur every few weeks or so in order to keep the white fur of this dog nice and clean. If you do not have a fully white version of the Jackie-Bichon, bathing only needs to occur when your dog gets especially dirty as this breed does not have a bad doggy odor in any way. Besides brushing and bathing, there are two other steps that are a must for this breed. It is important to clean your dog's ears often and to thoroughly dry them after swimming or bathing. This is because the Jackie-Bichon has folded over ears that can trap left over moisture easily, thus leading to irritation and ear infections. By cleaning the ears often, you can decrease the chance of these issues happening. Lastly, be sure to trim your dog's nails every few weeks or so in order to keep the paws healthy, and decrease the amount of scratching that will occur if your dog jumps up on anyone.
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Brushes for Jackie-Bichon
Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper
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