Coat and Grooming
The Siberian Husky is a fairly easy dog to care for. He is by
nature spotlessly clean and free from body odour and parasites.
Siberians clean themselves like cats. In fact, a Siberian that
becomes soiled with mud will clean himself up. Therefore, bathing
requirements are minimal. In fact, most owners bathe their dogs
once per year or less.
Twice
a year, Siberians shed their undercoats completely. It is a very
intense shedding period that can last three weeks or more from
start to finish. The good news is that this only happens twice a
year. The remainder of the time, Siberians are relatively shed
free.
Some people feel that this periodic problem is easier to
cope with than the constant shedding and renewal of many
smooth-coated breeds. The bad news is that the shedding period can
be rather messy. The hair comes out in large and small clumps.
Lots of vacuuming and brushing are in order. This shedding
"schedule" is temperature dependent. If you live in a warmer
climate or your dog is indoors with central heating, there can be
a form of shedding all year round.
Other than during this coat shedding period, the Siberian needs
very little grooming. No trimming or shaving of hair is required
or recommended. Just occasional brushing to remove dead hair and
keep the coat fresh and shiny is required. Their nails should be
checked and clipped periodically, and their feet should be checked
regularly to ensure good health, particularly in actively working
dogs.
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