Grooming is an essential part of Chihuahua care. It is not only a way to keep your dog looking good, but also helps to keep him healthy. Part of your Chihuahua's grooming care involves clipping his toenails and brushing his teeth, which are both, important to his health. Also during Chihuahua grooming care you will brush and bathe him to keep his coat looking pretty. It is very important to your dog to make sure you have a regular Chihuahua grooming care schedule. Your Chihuahua will have either long or short hair. This factor will determine your exact course of action when grooming his coat. Short haired Chihuahua's do not need as much attention as long haired Chihuahua's. However, any type of Chihuahua needs less grooming than other breeds, like large dogs and long haired dogs. In fact, Chihuahua's are one of the easiest dogs to keep groomed. Brushing your Chihuahua is important, even if his hair is short. You brush his coat to help keep it smooth and to aid in the natural shedding process. Short haired Chihuahua's need brushing on occasion, which usually means whenever they look as if they need it. Long haired Chihuahua's should be brushed more often, like once a week. You may find that you need to brush your dog more often if they shed quite a bit. You can brush your Chihuahua with a damp cloth or soft bristle brush. The Chihuahua's lifestyle makes bathing a once a month ritual. Chihuahua's tend to groom themselves and keep themselves clean. They do not spend a lot of