10 Dogs Who Are More High Maintenance Than You

The other day I was at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and an adorable beagle named Miss P won the Best in Show title out of more than 2,700 pooches who entered the competition. Before they trot around the ring for the judges, the dogs get brushed, trimmed, and otherwise primped in the “benching” area backstage. Dogs are wonderful animals that can improve your health in a bunch of ways, but remember that these are show dogs and their owners pay extra attention to their appearance…A LOT of extra attention. But dogs are not all about taking them to shows, they make great companions and bring a lot of joy to our lives. However, it’s important to keep in mind that some dogs require more maintenance and care than others. Here are ten dog breeds that are considered to be high maintenance:

Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is known for its long, silky coat that requires daily brushing and grooming. They also need regular baths to keep their coat clean and free of mats.

Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu has a long, luxurious coat that requires daily brushing and grooming to prevent mats and tangles. They also need regular haircuts to keep their coat at a manageable length.

Komondor

The Komondor has a unique, corded coat that requires a lot of maintenance to keep it clean and free of tangles. They need regular brushing and grooming to prevent matting and to keep their coat looking healthy.

Airedale Terrier

The Airedale Terrier has a wiry coat that needs regular grooming to prevent matting and keep it looking neat. They also require regular haircuts to keep their coat at a manageable length.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a long, shaggy coat that requires daily brushing and grooming to prevent matting and tangles. They also need regular haircuts to keep their coat at a manageable length.

Basset Hound

The Basset Hound has long, droopy ears that need regular cleaning to prevent infections. They also need regular grooming to keep their coat clean and free of mats.

Standard Poodle

The Standard Poodle has a curly, hypoallergenic coat that requires regular grooming to prevent matting and tangles. They also need regular haircuts to keep their coat at a manageable length.

Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier has a wiry coat that needs regular grooming to prevent matting and keep it looking neat. They also require regular haircuts to keep their coat at a manageable length.

West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier has a thick, wiry coat that needs regular grooming to prevent matting and keep it looking neat. They also require regular haircuts to keep their coat at a manageable length.

Sealyham Terrier

The Sealyham Terrier has a wiry coat that needs regular grooming to prevent matting and keep it looking neat. They also require regular haircuts to keep their coat at a manageable length.

Sure, these ten dog breeds require a lot of maintenance and care to keep them healthy and looking their best, but in return they will offer you years of love and companionship. If you have one of the dogs mentioned on this list do let us know in the comments below!