I have a Bichon-Maltese and they take a lot of brushing and grooming once a month. I pay $85. per grooming and her hair grows rapidly. My avatar are my Pom and long haired Chihuahua. Chi's are fantastic. Always ready for love and/or a snooze. They are know as the couch potatoes of dogdom. No grooming problems and beautiful dispositions. 6-8 lbs.