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    Grooming Your Havanese

     

    As mentioned in an earlier article in this series (What to Expect with a Havanese), a Havanese needs regular grooming to maintain a clean, tangle-free coat. This breed requires relatively more grooming than other dogs, so you need to take this into account prior to purchasing a Havanese. Part of Havanese care means regular grooming. Lets explore what Havanese grooming involves.

     

    Brush Your Cares Away!

     

    Because of its long coat and the fact that its considered a non-shedding breed (this can be a little deceiving; they do shed but minimally), a Havanese needs to be brushed about twice a week. This will prevent matting and will remove dead hairs from the dogs coat. This results in a healthier coat and a more comfortable dog. Avoid rough brushing as it can irritate the dogs skin.

     

    Its Bath Time!

     

    Unlike brushingwhich is a weekly requirement of Havenese groomingbathing is much less regular. Unless they have a close encounter with a skunk or the neighbors garbage, Havanese only need to be bathed about once a month. Its best to use a pet shampoo with the proper pH (ask your vet) and a conditioner to keep the coat from drying out. After your Havanese has his bath, towel dry him and blow dry to finish the job.

     

    Eye And Ear Cleaning

     

    Havanese grooming also includes regular eye and ear cleaning. Light colored Havanese are prone to discoloration around the eyes, so its important to clean around the dogs eyes with a soft cloth or cotton moistened with warm water. If the dogs eyes appear irritated your vet can recommend an eye lotion to help. Like most floppy eared breeds, Havanese can be prone to ear infections if their ears are not cleaned regularly. You can use a cloth moistened with warm water to wipe out the ears, being careful not to probe too deeply in the dogs ear. Your Havaneses ears need to be plucked to keep them free of hair. You can do this at home or ask a groomer to do it as part of your Havaneses hair cut.

      

    Your Nails Look Like Freddie Krugers!

     

    Lets face it: dogs dont like to have their nails clipped, but it needs to be done. Start them when theyre young so they can grow more accustomed to it. Use a dog nail clipper (not a pair of human clippers) to trim the nail; but dont trim too much at once or you may cut the quick of the nail and some minor bleeding will occur. Believe me, the dog will let you know if you cut the quick by quickly yelping in pain. After you trim the nail, smooth off the rough edges with a nail file. If you dont feel confident trimming your dogs nails have a groomer do it for you. Your groomer can also cut your Havaneses hair shorter so that it takes less grooming to maintain.

     

    So, are you ready to do some grooming? Do you have the proper Grooming supplies?

     

     

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