Drake gets bathed once a month. He has gone without a bath once or twice for 2-3 months and he was fine. His coat was shiny and he never starts smelling unless he has rolled around in something stinky! He gets bathed in an oatmeal shampoo and then conditioner that I bought a groomers. I used to let him air dry but I have blow dried him the last 3 times. He gets brushed everyday (big shedder). His coat looks and feels great!