20 Jan Different types of dog coats grooming

Cleaning and dog coats grooming are essential to keep them healthy. Complete grooming guarantees the happiness, beauty and good smell of your dog. That is why it’s vital to know the details of cleaning and proper grooming. The type of brushing, washing, coat shortening, etc. is different in each dog and depends on their breed and coat. Dogs have various coats, such as:

•  Smooth and short coat
•  Curly or wool coat
• Double coated
• Silk coat
• Puppy
• Wire coat

• Smooth and short dog coats grooming:

Greyhound, Pointer, Bulldog and Beagle dogs have smooth and short coats. Grooming these dogs’ coats is very simple; because it doesn’t knit and is always smooth and shiny. Many brushes, such as bristle brushes or grooming mitts, clean a dog’s coat. These dogs should be brushed once a week. To do this, you must first brush in the opposite direction of hair growth to remove loose and excess hair and then brush in the order so that the remaining hair on the surface is cleaned and your dog has a shiny, healthy and smooth coat.

These dogs shouldn’t be washed too much; because they are cleaned by brushing. Therefore, wash the coat only if it needs or is dirty. Strengthening shampoos and coat colour boosting are ideal for this breed.

It is also possible to dry this coat with a towel and a hand dryer. If your dog is playful and doesn’t stay still, use towels attached to them so that they can move freely. The hand dryer also completes your work faster.

• Curly or wool dog coats grooming:

Dogs such as the Bedlington Terrier, Bichon Frize, Poodle, Labradoodle, Cockapoo and Maltese have curly and wool coats. These dogs’ skin is made of hair instead of fur; this means they don’t shed. So these dogs are suitable for people who have allergies. But non-shedding doesn’t indicate any need for cleaning. Their coats become dull and knotted after a while; so they need regular grooming.

This breed’s coat needs regular brushing to eliminate knots and skin problems. To do this, you can use detangle or a slicker brush to strengthen, soften and shine their hair.

To wash this breed, you can use Choca-Doodle 2 in 1 Conditioning Shampoo to brush your dog’s hair more quickly. This shampoo has a chocolate fragrance that gives a pleasing scent to your furry friend. You can also use Choca-Doodle Comb Thru ’Spray to do this.

The coat of these dogs absorbs a lot of moisture. After bathing, first, dry them with a good towel and then use a dryer. After drying, neat your dog’s hair with a soft brush.

• Double coated dog grooming:

Many dogs, including the Labrador, Golden Retriever, Pug, German Shepherd, Shiba Inu, and Old English Sheepdog, have a double coat. As the name shows, these breeds have two types of coats: soft or smooth undercoats and thick or long outer coats. This type of coat protects your dog from UV rays in summer and winter coldness; so instead of shaving their coats, groomers remove excess and loose hair with regular cleaning.

Due to this breed’s big hair, they should be brushed three times a week to prevent knots and skin problems. So professional groomers have different brushes for various coats and hair to make your dog’s cleaning easier. For example, use a brush to clean the undercoat, remove excess hair, a wide-tooth brush to clean the outer coat, remove the mates or knots, and bristle brush to brighten your puppy’s skin.

Washing this breed’s coat depends on their activity level, time spent outside, health level, etc.; but usually, they should be cleaned every 4 to 8 weeks. Of course, this number of baths increases during the shedding. Choosing the right shampoo is very important, so consult your groomer in this regard. Groomers usually clean double-coated dogs with deep cleaning, de-shedding and 2 in 1 shampoo. Besides, Shampoo brush with very long nylon pins is a good option for deep massage of the coat and excess pet hair removal.

To dry them, just use a towel and then a dryer; absorbing moisture by towel causes your dog to dry and clean quickly.

• Silk dog coats grooming:

This type of coat is found in dogs such as Afghan Hounds, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier, and regular grooming makes the fur of these breeds shine. The height of their coat causes many knots and skin problems. So constant brushing is essential to keep your dog’s coat soft, shiny, smooth and healthy; to do this, use a soft brush to remove knots, dirt, etc. easily. Groomer uses the right brush for your dog’s coat size to spread the natural oil on his skin and make your furry friend beautiful, shiny and healthy.

It is necessary to wash dog coats regularly, but this coat should be cleaned once or twice a week. Professional groomer uses anti-greasy shampoo, conditioner or shine enhancer for better washing.

Use a dog hair dryer for quick and easy drying of the coat. Groomers usually use a silent hairdryer to avoid causing anxiety and stress to them.

• Puppy coat:

Puppy grooming should be gentle and calm. Make this process more comfortable and better by getting your puppy used to regular grooming.

To brush your puppy, you must use a special brush. Groomers use a soft-toothed brush designed for the cleanliness, elegance and softness of a puppy coat.

Bathing is stressful for many dogs. So it is better to acquaint them with the bath from the beginning and eliminate their fear of shampoos, conditioners and softeners. Groomer always uses the right shampoo for your dog breed to avoid skin allergies. The conditioner also keeps the coat soft and promotes proper hair growth. Finally, you can perfume your dog with a fragrant spray.

Dry your puppy with a towel and leave the hair and electric dryers until they grow up. A high-absorbency towel is attached to your puppy with an elastic neckband and dries them on the go.

• Wire coat:

 Many dogs, such as the Fox Terrier, Dachshund, the Jack Russell and the Scottish Terrier, have these coats. The coat of these dogs consists of soft lower hair and upper wired hair. Although grooming this dog coat is difficult, it has many advantages; it doesn’t shed and stays tidy for a long time after grooming. The best way to clean them is stripping, but clipping destroys dog’s body texture. Stripping can be done with special tools and blades to remove old and excess hair and provide space for new hair to grow.

These dogs should be brushed and cleaned twice a week with a soft brush to grow coat hair. Strip your dog’s coat every three or four months with cutting knives. You can also use cleaning stones, finger cots packs and Hatchwells chalk powder.

This type of dog shouldn’t be washed too much; Excessive washing dries their coats. So if they are dirty, you can clean them with a de-grease, deep clean or shine-on shampoo. If your dog’s skin is sensitive, medicated shampoos are also very suitable.

After washing, first, dry your dog well with a towel and then use an electric dryer. Towels accelerate the drying process and save time.

Mishka’s professional and expert team has complete information about cleaning and grooming of different breeds and various suitable cleaning tools and facilities that can provide comprehensive and better cleanliness and groom to your dog.