Every coat type has its own rules. A double-coated husky needs a completely different routine to a poodle, and getting it wrong leads to mats, skin problems and a stressed-out dog. Petterly is here to help you understand exactly what your breed's coat needs — at home and at the groomer — so grooming becomes a simple part of your week, not a stressful event.
Every coat type has its own rules. A double-coated husky needs a completely different routine to a poodle, and getting it wrong leads to mats, skin problems and a stressed-out dog. Petterly is here to help you understand exactly what your breed’s coat needs — at home and at the groomer — so grooming becomes a simple part of your week, not a stressful event.
DOGSLabradors are the easiest Aussie family dog to live with — until you realise the hair never stops. Their double coat works hard year-round, then sheds itself twice over in spring and autumn. Most owners get told they need a groomer; most don’t. With a brush you’ll actually use, somewhere to dry them off, and a quiet five minutes to\u2026
DOGSBorder Collies have a working double coat designed to regulate heat, repel weather, and stay functional while they move hard for hours — which is exactly why grooming them properly matters so much in Australia. That dense undercoat sheds heavily, compacts easily, and relies on regular brushing to maintain airflow; miss it and the coat starts trapping heat, debris, and\u2026
DOGSGreyhounds might seem low-maintenance, but don’t let that sleek coat fool you. Their skin’s thin, nails grow like weeds, and they’ve got a talent for finding the stinkiest thing to roll in. While you won’t need clippers or fancy shampoos, a bit of regular care goes a long way — a soft brush once or twice a week, nail checks,\u2026
DOGSFrench Bulldogs might look low-maintenance, but here’s the reality: they’re one of the most skin-sensitive breeds in Australia, and our heat and humidity make that worse fast. Short coats don’t protect against sweat trapped in skin folds, blocked ears, or irritation from dust, sand, and hot pavements. Knowing how to groom a French bulldog at home isn’t about vanity —\u2026
DOGSGolden Retrievers shed year-round, blow their coat hard twice a year, and are magnets for water, sand, and mud — which makes grooming a very real part of owning one in Australia. Add heat, humidity, beach swims and backyard hose sessions, and that beautiful coat can turn into a tangled, smelly nightmare in days. This guide is about keeping your\u2026
DOGSCavoodles don’t shed much — but that doesn’t make them low-maintenance. Their soft, fast-growing coats can start matting in as little as a week if brushing slips, especially in Australia’s heat and humidity. If you live near the coast, walk through bushland, or just deal with summer storms, that “teddy bear” fluff can turn into a knotty, uncomfortable mess very\u2026