{"id":5114,"date":"2025-05-01T08:01:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T12:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/?p=5114"},"modified":"2025-05-01T08:12:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T12:12:52","slug":"choosing-a-dog-breed-according-to-coat-type","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/choosing-a-dog-breed-according-to-coat-type\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a dog breed according to coat type"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:48;line-height:1;\"><h1>Choosing a Dog Breed According to Coat Type<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons Knows a Thing or Two About Choosing a Dog Breed!<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>When the time comes to welcome a dog into your life, many criteria come into play: temperament, size, activity level, but also&#8230; <strong>coat type<\/strong>. That&#8217;s right! The <strong>coat of your future companion<\/strong> influences not only its appearance, but also<strong> the care to be provided, the tools to be used, the nutritional requirements and even your daily routine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons<\/strong>, we know just how important the choice of coat type is. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve put together a <strong>practical, comprehensive guide<\/strong> to help you better understand the different types of canine coat, their advantages and constraints. In our stores, <strong>our experts are on hand to advise you<\/strong>, whether you&#8217;re looking for a shampoo, a brush or a food that promotes a healthy, shiny coat.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is coat type so important when choosing a<span style=\"color: #cab72f;\"> <a style=\"color: #cab72f;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_dog_breeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog breed<\/a><\/span>?<\/h3>\n<p>A dog&#8217;s coat, beyond its aesthetic appeal, <strong>reflects its state of health, influences its comfort<\/strong> and <strong>determines the care it needs<\/strong>. A dog with a dense, long coat will not have the same needs as one with a short or curly coat. Some breeds require regular professional care, while others shed a lot on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>So it&#8217;s essential to <strong>choose a breed that&#8217;s compatible with your lifestyle, your level of maintenance tolerance, and your expectations in terms of hygiene and environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"387\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bruno.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bruno-1024x387.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5071\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27454%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20454%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27454%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bruno-200x76.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bruno-400x151.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bruno-600x227.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bruno-800x303.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bruno.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Bruno | Boucherville Location<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/croquee-04.svg);--awb-mask-position: bottom right;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pompom.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pompom.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5069\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pompom-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pompom-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pompom-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pompom.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Pompom | Chelsea Location<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27470%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20470%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27470%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/carte_recompense.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2487\"\/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/dog-harness-promotions\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">DO YOU HAVE YOUR CARD?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:25px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:25px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:25px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:25px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:25px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:25px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3>The different types of dog hair: advantages, disadvantages and advice<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h4><strong>1. Short Hair: easy care, but frequent shedding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Breed examples:<\/strong> Labrador Retriever, Boxer, Doberman, Beagle, Pinscher<\/p>\n<h4>Advantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Low daily maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Easy to wash and dry<\/li>\n<li>Less knotting or felting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Frequent shedding<\/strong>, sometimes very visible on furniture and clothing<\/li>\n<li>Skin is <strong>more exposed to external aggressions<\/strong> (cold, sun)<\/li>\n<li>Coat may lack shine without proper nutrition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Solutions offered by Pitou, Minou and Compagnons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Weekly soft bristle brushes or grooming gloves<\/li>\n<li>Gentle shampoos with skin protection<\/li>\n<li>Food enriched with omega-3 and 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and a glossy coat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sookie.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sookie-791x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5073\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201036%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sookie-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sookie-400x518.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sookie-600x777.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sookie.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Sookie | Ahuntsic Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h4><strong>2. Long Hair: beauty and elegance, but daily maintenance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Breed examples:<\/strong> Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Collie, Afghan Hound<\/p>\n<h4>Advantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Spectacular, silky coat if well groomed<\/li>\n<li>Little shedding if well brushed regularly (some long hairs do not fall out naturally)<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for those who enjoy grooming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily grooming mandatory<\/strong> to avoid knots and felting<\/li>\n<li>Professional grooming recommended every 4 to 8 weeks<\/li>\n<li>Sensitive to external debris (mud, twigs, snow, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>In-store solutions:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Detangling combs and brushes adapted to knots<\/li>\n<li>Detanglers and leave-in coat care products<\/li>\n<li>Protective outdoor clothing or boots<\/li>\n<li>Zinc- and biotin-rich food for strong coat growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Choisir une race de chien | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yoda-lea.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yoda-lea-791x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5077\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201036%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yoda-lea-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yoda-lea-400x518.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yoda-lea-600x777.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yoda-lea.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Yoda &amp; Lea | Ville St-Laurent Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h4><strong>3. Curly or woolly hair: hypoallergenic, but technical<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Breed examples:<\/strong> Poodle, Bichon Frise, Lagotto Romagnolo, Labradoodle<\/p>\n<h4>Advantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Little or no shedding<\/strong>, making it an excellent choice for allergy sufferers<\/li>\n<li>Less hair in the house<\/li>\n<li>Unique, soft-to-the-touch coat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tends to <strong>form tight knots<\/strong> if poorly groomed<\/li>\n<li>Requires <strong>regular trimming<\/strong> at the groomer (every 4 to 6 weeks)<\/li>\n<li>More technical grooming at home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>In-store solutions:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Special anti-tangle brushes and fine combs<\/li>\n<li>Moisturizing products for woolly coats<\/li>\n<li>Special diets for skin health (rich in omega, proteins and amino acids)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/global-pet-foods-locations-quebec\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">STOP BY OUR STORE, WE&#8217;LL BE HAPPY TO ADVISE YOU!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Choisir une race de chien | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gigi.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gigi-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5079\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gigi-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gigi-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gigi-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gigi.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Gigi | Longueuil Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Choisir une race de chien | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maurice.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maurice-791x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5082\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201036%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maurice-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maurice-400x518.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maurice-600x777.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maurice.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Maurice | Outaouais Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h4><b>4. Wire-haired: robust, but needs to be plucked by hand<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Breed examples:<\/strong> Schnauzer, Fox Terrier, Wirehaired Dachshund, Airedale Terrier<\/p>\n<h4>Advantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Coat that hardly falls off (if plucked)<\/li>\n<li>Dense, waterproof coat<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for active outdoor dogs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Special care: plucking<\/strong> is necessary to preserve coat texture<\/li>\n<li>Regular brushing required to avoid tangles in the undercoat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pitou, Minou and Compagnons solutions:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Manual plucking tools for experienced owners<\/li>\n<li>Hair strengthening products (B vitamins and keratin)<\/li>\n<li>Food for thick, resistant hair growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Choisir une race de chien | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/helena-Misha.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/helena-Misha-791x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5084\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201036%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/helena-Misha-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/helena-Misha-400x518.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/helena-Misha-600x777.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/helena-Misha.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Helena &amp; Misha | Buckingham Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h4><b>5. Double coat: warmth and extreme moulting<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Breed examples:<\/strong> Husky, Akita Inu, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Samoyed<\/p>\n<h4>Advantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent insulation against the cold<\/li>\n<li>Dense, protective coat<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for active outdoor dogs, even in winter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Massive shedding in warm weather<\/strong> (often twice a year)<\/li>\n<li>Intense maintenance during moult<\/li>\n<li>Risk of undercoat tangling if poorly groomed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What we offer:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Undercoat rakes and brushes<\/li>\n<li>Detoxifying bath and special \u201cmoult\u201d shampoos<\/li>\n<li>Food enriched with vitamins E, zinc and oils to limit shedding and strengthen the coat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Choisir une race de chien | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jules.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jules-791x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5086\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201036%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271036%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jules-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jules-400x518.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jules-600x777.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jules.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Jules | Mirabel Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h4><b>6. The hairless dog: bare skin, but not without care!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Example breeds:<\/strong> Chinese Crested Dog, Xoloitzcuintli, American Hairless Terrier<\/p>\n<h4>Advantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No hair in the house<\/li>\n<li>No brushing necessary<\/li>\n<li>Hypoallergenic in most cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skin very sensitive<\/strong> to sun, cold and irritation<\/li>\n<li>Regular skin care required (moisturizers, gentle baths)<\/li>\n<li>More prone to wounds, scratches and skin allergies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>In-store solutions:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunscreens for hairless dogs<\/li>\n<li>Protective clothing against cold and sun<\/li>\n<li>Perfume- and soap-free shampoos for sensitive skin<\/li>\n<li>Special food for sensitive skin, rich in omega and antioxidants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27250%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20250%20250%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27250%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pmc-mobile-preview-250.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2104\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" alt=\"Choisir une race de chien | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fashionistas.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fashionistas-1024x410.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5088\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27720%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201800%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27720%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fashionistas-200x80.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fashionistas-400x160.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fashionistas-600x240.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fashionistas-800x320.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fashionistas-1200x480.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fashionistas.jpg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><h3>Whatever the coat type, we have the right solution!<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p>At <strong>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons<\/strong>, our commitment is clear: <strong>to offer the very best in canine care<\/strong>, whatever your dog&#8217;s coat type. In addition to our expertise, we offer in-store:<\/p>\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Brushes, combs, grooming gloves, claw trimmers, specialized shampoos<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2714\ufe0f Professional skin care and untangling products<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2714\ufe0f Food ranges designed for coat health, including the best brands on the market<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2714\ufe0f Nutritional supplements:<\/strong> fish oils, brewer&#8217;s yeast, biotin, collagen<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Personalized advice<\/strong> based on your pet&#8217;s breed, age and state of health.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/dog-harness-promotions\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Discover our PROMOTIONS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"971\" alt=\"Choisir une race de chien | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/laurence-sissi.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/laurence-sissi.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5090\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27971%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20971%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27971%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/laurence-sissi-200x243.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/laurence-sissi-400x486.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/laurence-sissi-600x728.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/laurence-sissi.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Laurence &amp; Sissi | Rosem\u00e8re Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"971\" alt=\"Choisir une race de chien | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alfred-1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alfred-1.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5092\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27971%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20971%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27971%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alfred-1-200x243.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alfred-1-400x486.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alfred-1-600x728.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/alfred-1.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Alfred | Gatineau Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-15 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><h3>And what about nutrition?<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><p>A <strong>beautiful coat starts in the bowl<\/strong>. A well-nourished dog will have a softer, stronger, shinier coat, and will shed less. Depending on your dog&#8217;s coat type, our in-store experts will guide you towards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formulas rich in quality proteins<\/strong> (for a strong, structured coat)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foods containing essential fatty acids<\/strong> (omega-3, omega-6)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recipes with brewer&#8217;s yeast, zinc, biotin and B vitamins<\/strong> (to promote regrowth and reduce shedding)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hypoallergenic formulas<\/strong> for sensitive dogs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also offer <strong>advice on dietary transitions<\/strong>, appropriate dosages and complementary foods to boost skin health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:25px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:25px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"685\" alt=\"Cats and dogs watching us | PITOU MINOU &amp; COMPAGNONS\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27685%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201800%20685%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27685%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/home-pets-01.webp\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2170\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-16 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-17 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Conclusion: Choose with the right tools, care with expertise<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your future dog&#8217;s coat <strong>is an integral part of your daily routine<\/strong>: in terms of maintenance, interaction, time and energy. That&#8217;s why <strong>coat type should be a key criterion<\/strong> in the adoption process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fortunately, with the right advice, the right products and the <strong>support of the Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons team<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy your companion to the full, without any worries or unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit our boutique today,<\/strong> whether you&#8217;re just starting to think about it or already have your dog at home. 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