You will need the following grooming supplies to keep your Bernese looking his best:

• brush: either steel or hardy bristle coat brush
• coat rake: de-shedder or wide-tined metal loop to remove dead undercoat
• conditioner: if needed to keep coat silky
• cotton balls: use during bathing to protect ear canal
• ear cleaner: foaming solution to clean ears, and drying solution
• eye wash: water-based eye drops to clear small debris from eyes
• grooming table with arm and neck loop: sturdy table for ease in grooming dog for the conformation ring
• hair dryer: high-velocity canine-specific forced air-dryer
• nail file, heavy duty: either dog specific or human-use grade
• nail trimmer: either clipper or grinder to keep nails short
• scissors: blunt edged to trim hair around paw and between pads
• shampoo: keeps coat and skin clean
• soft damp cloth: microfiber or cotton cloth to control “flyaways” and reduce allergens
• stainless steel comb: wide-toothed comb for keeping ear feathers neat
• styptic powder or paste: used to stop bleeding if nail quick is clipped
• toothbrush or finger brush: canine specific to apply toothpaste
• toothpaste: specific for dogs, usually peanut butter or meat flavored