First off congradualtions on getting your new baby. I can't wait to see pictures.
I can't help you finding a book.
If you do a search on this site you will find lots of post on different things that have worked for grooming.
Here are some of the things I have found that worked for me. Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (I use the PetSilk products). Spray on a leave in conditioner when you are brushing/combing. I have heard you should never brush there hair dry it can cause breakage. You should brush them everyday (I am usually luck if I do it twice a week).
The one thing that has really help Lexi and me is that when I find a mat and can't work it out I save Lexi and me the stress and just cut it out. I use a small rounded tip cuticle scissors. I figure it is not worth getting us both worked up over.
One thing that might help you is to go to a professional groomer and have her hair cut short (like 1/2 inch). This will allow you to
this with Lexi about 1.5 months after I got her.
You will be amazed at how quickly the hair grows out. I had Lexi's hair cut to 1/2 inch and it grew an inch in 3 weeks. This is why it is so important to stay on top of the mats and brush/comb a couple of time a week even when they are in puppy cuts. If the hair is longer you need to brush/comb at least once a day. I am now cutting it myself (if you want info on that let me know).
There is a post in the grooming section about brushing teeth. It has a lot of suggestions in there on how to do it.
If you have any other questions let us know.
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