Things You'll Need:
- Natural bristle brush
- Pin brush
- Metal combs
- Scissors
- Thinning shears
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Step 1
Brush out the cottony coat at least twice a week with a natural bristle brush. If needed, use a pin brush and metal combs to remove tangles or knots. When they are shedding, brush your American Eskimo Dog every day. In general, they shed an average amount of hair.
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Step 2
Clip the whiskers with scissors if you desire. This isn't necessary, but many prefer the whisker free look.
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Step 3
Trim stray hairs from the feet to the hocks with thinning shears. Trim hairs underneath the feet with scissors.
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Step 4
Check the inner ear canal for overgrown hair, which you should pluck. Don't trim the hair on the outer ear, as this provides protection.










Comments
cathyrm said
on 9/6/2009 Keith, Its okay to bathe an American Eskimo dog but NOT weekly. We have had our Eskie for over 10 years and we bathe him with an oatmeal shampoo.In the summer its probably every 6-8 weeks and even less in the winter. Our cue is if he starts to smell "doggie" which most American Eskimos don't. In between baths, use a dry shampoo. Most important brush your Eskie daily if not at least 2 times a week.
If he gets wet or damp, he needs brushing right away to prevent tangles&matting.
RochelleSC said
on 6/1/2009 Here's a comprehensive explanation of how to groom an Eskie. http://www.eskiedog.org/grooming_your_american_eskimo_dog.htmI'm still looking for information to help me figure out how to trim her body hair (from the neck to the hind legs) to help mine stay cooler in the hot Texas summer months!
adstore said
on 5/29/2009 Is it okay to bathe an American Eskimo dog? I had heard a rumor that you shouldn't wash them because it would wash out oils that kept the coat clean (repelling dirt). Is that remotely possible? Ours doesn't get bathed, but I am in favour of it.Thanks,Keith (Victoria, BC, Canada)