Dental Care

As in humans, good preventive dental care-beginning at an early age - is a must for your Belgian.  Dogs do develop tooth problems, and periodontal disease can be a problem in the older dog.  Ask your vet to show you how to care for your pup's teeth.  

Bathing

Since bathing encourages shedding, bathe your Belgian only when he is obviously dirty and when a good brushing or rubdown with a damp rag won't do the job.  

If you do bathe your Belgian, make sure he is dry to the skin before letting him outside.  I you must bathe your dog during the winter, let him sleep inside that night.

Finally, since bathing tends to soften a Belgian's medium-harsh textured coat, avoid bathing your dog for several days before showing him at a dog show.

Shedding

Shedding makes way for a healthy new coat and is perfectly normal.  when your dog begins shedding, you must get out all that dead hair, or it will mat.  By brushing and combing three or four times a week, you can remove all dead hair and leave your dog's skin healthy and ready for new hair to come in faster.

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