When you gaze upon the beautiful thick coat of a Siberian Husky,
one thought that might come to mind is, “How much grooming will
that dog require?” The answer to that question is - not as much
as you might think. Siberian Huskies are actually quite adept
at keeping their coats clean an odor-free. In fact, when it comes
to grooming, Siberian Huskies are almost cat-like in the way they
preen themselves and keep their coats clean.
That being said, the Siberian Husky will still need some assistance
from you in the grooming department, since he has a double coat
of fur to keep up with. Huskies have an undercoat that is dense
and soft, and a coarser and longer topcoat. The undercoat is shed
or “blown out” annually and sometimes twice a year for the females
of the breed. In warmer climates, some of these dogs have a tendency
to shed year-round. Caring for your Siberian Husky will require
you to put up with plenty of dog hair on the furniture and carpet,
and in the air during these infrequent sessions that can last
three weeks or more. You can reduce the loose hair you find from
your Siberian Husky with regular grooming sessions during these
times.
Bath Time For Your Siberian Husky
Since Siberian Huskies are so capable of grooming themselves,
the need to bathe these dogs is rare. Often Siberian Husky care
will require a bath once or twice every year. This is often done
at the time of shedding, since the undercoat is much thinner during
those times. It is a good idea to keep a bottle of dog shampoo
on hand however, in case your dog gets into some kind of dirt
or smell that is difficult for him to clean himself.
Grooming No-No’s
One thing you should never try to do as part of your Siberian
Husky’s grooming routine is give your Siberian Husky a hair cut
of any kind. It may be tempting, if you live in a warmer climate,
to shave your dog or give your Siberian Husky a hair cut with
the intention of keeping him cooler during warmer days. The truth
is that dogs cool themselves off by panting from the mouth or
through their paws, not sweating from the body as humans do. Trimming
or shaving your dog will not help him to stay cooler. You are
better off to care for your Siberian Husky on warm days with plenty
of fresh water and shelter during the hottest times. If you shave
your dog, the only thing you accomplish is exposing your dog’s
skin to harmful UV rays that can cause cancer or other skin problems.
For this reason, Siberian Husky hair cuts are a no-no in your
overall Siberian Husky care.
Throughout this website, you can find specific instructions on
how to properly groom your Siberian Husky and the tools that you
will need to keep on hand in order to properly manage this part
of your Siberian Husky’s care. There are a handful of items that
will give you what
you need to groom your Siberian Husky properly.
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