You may wish
to educate yourself on the proper grooming techniques needed for ultimate Shar
Pei care. Taking responsibility for your Shar Pei care includes maintaining their
health, paying them attention, and creating a loving and friendly space while
they become a regular part of your family.
This also means taking proper
techniques to effectively groom you Shar Pei, making sure they not only feel good,
but look great as well. The following information will point out several ways
for you to effectively groom your puppy, and maintain this level of cleanliness
for as long as your dog is yours.
Bathing and Brushing
Bathing is
commonly misconstrued as the most important part of Shar Pei care and grooming,
but there is so much more that goes into it, and bathing should be limited to
four times per year (or before and after they shed their bi-annual coats), as
the time in between baths allows them to keep the oils that are important, in
their coat, keeping it soft and shiny.
It is a good idea to brush them
before their bath, as it gets rid of dead fur and hair, making the bath more effective.
Washing your dog toe to head is important, as getting water in their eyes and
ear canals can be extremely bothersome. If you feel that your dog needs grooming
more often, you can take a baby wipe or a wet towel and wipe generously over their
fur, giving them a fresh start.
While brushing often is not necessary because
their fur does not mat, this may be a great way to spend a few minutes with your
puppy, showing him or her that you care. Most Shar Peis take kindly to being brushed,
and your puppy will most likely enjoy the attention. Shar Pei care in the bathing
sense can be difficult, because they are known for having an aversion to water.
The best way to overcome this is to bathe them as puppies so they get used
to it. Water can also be a problem unless you make absolutely sure they are properly
dried off after contact with water. Its important to lift the folds of skin up
and towel dry completely, so that mold does not collect and cause irritation.
Fine Details for a Fine Dog
Other fine details need to be considered
as well when it comes to Shar Pei care and grooming. Aside from the coat, other
areas need to be taken care of such as the eyes, ears, teeth and nails. The eyes
should be kept extremely clean, and should be cleaned with cotton balls and water.
The ears should be checked weekly for infection, and cleaned with a cotton ball
or soft wipe, making sure to steer clear of the ear canal.
The teeth require
regular brushing with canine toothpaste, and dogs should be offered bones to chew
on. The nails are the most frightening part of Shar Pei care, as many people are
worried about cutting the quick. Many people leave this task up to their veterinarian
to avoid damaging the nail.
Now that you know how to groom your beloved
furry friend properly, you can make the decision about breeding
your Shar Pei. You have mastered the art of proper Shar Pei care, so it is
time to consider breeding options and techniques if you so desire. Breeding your
dog has its pros and cons, and you need to decide whether or not that option is
for you.
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