How to Groom a Black Pekingese
The Pekingese is a small breed of dog that can trace its roots back to ancient China. They are a double-coated breed, which means that they have a layer of shorter, coarser guard hairs beneath a second layer of soft and flowing locks. The Pekingese comes in several colors, but no matter what the shade, they need careful and consistent grooming to keep their coat healthy.
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Things You'll Need
- Wide-toothed comb
- Soft brush
- Damp cloth
- Cotton swabs
- Scissors
- Nail clippers
- Dog shampoo
Instructions
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Brush your Pekingese daily or every other day with a wide-toothed comb, carefully untangling any knots.
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Follow the combing with a soft bristled brush to work out smaller knots and loose hair. The Pekingese can shed quite a bit, so you may have to clean the brush frequently as you go.
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Use a damp cloth to wipe around the dog's eyes and in the small creases of its face. Dog wipes are also available which are treated with a mild, dog-safe cleaning agent to help remove dust and dirt from these areas.
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Use the clean side of the damp cloth to wipe down the entire dog down, going in the direction of the coat and moving from the dog's head to its tail. This is especially helpful in black or dark colored Pekingese, as it removes surface dust and dander which can be much more visible on dark coat colors.
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Wipe out the dog's ears with a lightly damp cotton swab. Make sure to do this gently, especially if your Pekingese struggles, to avoid damaging his ears.
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Trim any excessive hair that falls below the floor line on the dog's feet to prevent him from walking on it and matting the fur.
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Use a sharp pair of dog nail clippers to trim the dog's nails once every two or three weeks.
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Give your Pekingese a full bath with a dog safe shampoo at least once per month, followed by a thorough brushing.
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Tips & Warnings
Because of all the time that your Pekingese will spend being groomed, it is important to introduce the dog to grooming as early as possible, and to always try and make the experience a pleasant one by remaining gentle and calm through the process. Offering your dog a treat or some play time immediately after grooming is over can be a good incentive for him to behave for you.
Grooming can be a good opportunity to look closely at your dog for signs of illness. Ear infections, for instance, can be common in Pekingese, and should be looked for each time you swab out the dog's ears. Infected ears may have unusually colored discharge, or may smell foul.
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