Hound Breeds Grooming Guide
Comprehensive grooming guides for 32 Hound dogs. Expert recommendations for coat care, grooming frequency, and salon services.
Afghan Hound
Long, Silky
50-60 lbs
Every 4-6 weeks
American English Coonhound
Short, Dense
45-65 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
American Foxhound
Short, Dense
45-65 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Azawakh
Short, Fine
33-55 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Basenji
Short, Fine
22-26 lbs
As needed
Basset Hound
Short, Smooth
40-65 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
Beagle
Short, Dense
20-30 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Black and Tan Coonhound
Short, Dense
55-100 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Bloodhound
Short, Dense
80-110 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
Bluetick Coonhound
Short, Glossy
45-80 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Borzoi
Long, Silky
60-105 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
Cirneco dell'Etna
Short, Fine
17-26 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Dachshund
Smooth, Wirehaired, or Longhaired
16-32 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
English Foxhound
Short, Dense
60-75 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Wiry, Rough
40-60 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
Greyhound
Short, Smooth
60-70 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Harrier
Short, Dense
45-65 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Ibizan Hound
Short or Wirehaired
42-50 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Irish Wolfhound
Wiry, Rough
140-180 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Norwegian Elkhound
Medium, Dense Double Coat
48-55 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
Otterhound
Rough, Double Coat
80-115 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Rough, Wiry
25-35 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
Pharaoh Hound
Short, Glossy
44-55 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Plott Hound
Short, Glossy
40-65 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Short or Wiry
9-13 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Redbone Coonhound
Short, Smooth
45-75 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Short, Dense
70-85 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Saluki
Smooth or Feathered
40-65 lbs
Every 6-8 weeks
Scottish Deerhound
Wiry, Harsh
110-130 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Sloughi
Short, Fine
35-55 lbs
As needed
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Short, Glossy
50-70 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks
Whippet
Short, Smooth
25-40 lbs
Every 8-12 weeks