Adult Beardies experience a coat shed approximately once a year. During this period, which lasts two to four weeks, it may be desirable to brush the Beardie more frequently. Grooming the Beardie puppy can be a challenge until he is trained. It is recommended that while the puppy is young, you groom for only a few minutes at a time. As the puppy becomes more acclimated to being groomed, gradually increase the time until the entire puppy can be groomed at one time.
Grooming also provides quality time for bonding with the puppy.
Sometime between 9 months and 18 months, the puppy will go through a coat change to his adult coat. The adult coat starts to grow through the puppy coat, first at the shoulder, gradually working its way down the body. At the same time, the soft puppy coat starts to come out. During this period, the coat easily becomes matted, and it is advisable to brush the puppy at least twice a week to avoid matting. The removal of mats can be painful to the Beardie and tedious for the owner.