Should they be groomed more often?
This might seem an odd question to ask, except when you have experienced the amount of shed hair you seem to be getting from your Chi. This, however, tends to be most noticable on your clothing - why? Yes, you've guessed it! - because you carry her about so much!
The reality is, so I understand, they only moult as much as many other breeds. The long-haired variety of Chi, in fact, shedding a little less than their short-haired counter-part (err - yes, that way round!).
Whether you wish to groom (i.e. brush) her more often, so as to reduce the amount of hair you end up with on your clothes is up to you (and how well she enjoys being brushed). Don't be tempted to bathe her too much though if you think this could be an alternative. A Chi's skin is known to become too dry and develop problems if bathed to excess (i.e. perhaps bathe no more than twice a week with conditioner, and less often without). See also Facts article page
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