Camkey Dog Grooming Kit, $19 (was $50 ... and it worked wonders on my mom's 17-pound Maltese/Shih Tzu. The blade guards are awesome, but it delivers an even smoother cut for tangled hair.

But regular grooming is key if you want to avoid unpleasant smells or having someone mistake your beloved pet for a feral dog. Whether your Shih Tzu’s mane keeps getting tangled, your Rottweiler ...