Siberian Husky Grooming

Specific techniques are needed for the care of your Siberian husky due to its double coat. The Siberian Husky breed has a shaggy undercoat with a longer, harsh outer coat that grows through the undercoat. This type of coat allows them to have insulation against the cold or heat. The male Siberian husky will shed at least once a year and the female will shed her fur about twice a year. If there is high humidity or excessive heat, the detachment will be worse. Three to six weeks is the typical time frame for the shedding process and then the new coat will begin to grow within the next three to four months.

You should brush your dog daily during the shedding period and regular brushing is necessary between those periods to care for excess loose hair. By maintaining a weekly grooming pattern, you can avoid the continual shedding that is common in other dog breeds.

The main goal when grooming your Siberian husky is to remove any dead hairs that are attached to the coat. You are helping to clean both the skin and the live hair shafts when grooming your Siberian husky. The two main tools to use when brushing your Siberian husky are the wide-tooth comb and a bristle brush. The comb should have rounded teeth, and the brush should have bristles long enough to reach through the coat to the skin below.

The coat of the Siberian Husky should never be clipped or clipped. There may be times when you want to groom stray hairs around the feet, but you should never style or remove a Siberian husky’s coat. To break up mats or snags and remove dead hairs, you must first use the comb. When you find knots, you should use the comb and your fingers to gently separate them. Once you are done combing your hair, you should first brush forward over your head and shoulders before beginning to brush backwards.

You should also pay special attention to bathing and nail trimming when grooming your Siberian husky. Bathing is a difficult task on its own. But the good news is that you only have to worry about bathing your Siberian Husky twice a year under normal conditions. His bath should coincide with the shedding of the coat, which occurs every spring and fall. Throughout the year, the Siberian husky’s coat remains clean and usually does not take on dog odor. You should use a formulated dog shampoo that is very mild when bathing your Siberian husky. Human shampoo is often too strong and can dry out your dog’s coat.

As a result of his activity level, the Siberian Husky usually gets enough exposure to the pavement that you don’t have to trim his nails frequently. Although it’s still important to inspect your nails regularly to make sure they don’t need trimming. If the nails are not trimmed correctly, they will grow too long, which can affect the positioning of the dog’s feet and, as a result, its gait.