Timber dogs vary in coat type. Some have a standard coat which is very easy to maintain. The standard coat typically moults out twice a year, they blow their coat over a period of time in tufts of fur.
Some have a longer coat, including the tail hair which does require frequent grooming to prevent matting. Timber dogs do benefit from a professional groom 1-4 times per year, this is because the de-shed clears all the dead fur and dander out of the coat.
Timber dog puppies have their claws trimmed weekly whilst in the breeders care. This is to ensure they are kept short so that they do not hurt the mum when feeding. This also sets them up for success when it comes to having their nails trimmed later in life. We advise that you keep up with regular nail trims so that your dog stays calm during nail trims.
Our breeders advise that you do not allow your Timber dog puppy to climb stairs, jump in and out of cars, climb on furniture etc until over a year old. This is due to the fact that puppies bones are not fused together and it can cause long lasting damage to your puppy. They should not participate in sports or Agility until over 15 months old for the same reason.
The breeders of our club do extensive health testing on each parent dog to try and provide you with a healthy puppy. We recommend owners carry out a Embark DNA test on their own dog to check for over 250 genetic diseases.