Pin brush and a little leave-in spray midweek. Full session once a week. I keep her away from stickers like my life depends on it. If we hike somewhere brushy I just accept the remix and deal with it at home.

Also if you wait until it mats you are cooked. Ten minutes today beats an hour rescue mission tomorrow.

Also if you wait until it mats you are cooked. Ten minutes today beats an hour rescue mission tomorrow.

Same struggle here. I got a grooming apron and started brushing outside so the hair does not take over the house. Velvet looks best right after a bath when the coat is clean and silky. Day to day I focus on keeping mats out, not magazine cover perfect. My groomer said little and often beats one marathon session. That advice saved me. More coat tips on the breed page: akc.org/dog-breeds/afghan-hound