Proper Grooming for Your Pekingese
Pekingese have long gorgeous coats of hair that need to be properly cared for. They have a double coat of hair therefore they need to be combed and brushed daily. In this article you will find all you need to know about grooming your Pekingese. From taking care of their coat, eyes and ears, all the way to the dental care of your Pekingese.
Grooming a Pekingese takes a bit of work and in order to do the best job you want to be sure you have all the items you need before starting. This will help the grooming process go smoothly and quickly.
Bathing your Pekingese – You want to use a small amount of shampoo worked into a later in your palm. Apply this all over the coat, making sure to rinse thoroughly. After shampooing, follow with the crème rinse. Be sure to rinse all the crème out as well. If not, it will result in a flat and dull coat.
When all the crème rinse is out squeeze any excess water out and cover your Pekingese with a big towel. Do not towel dry as this causes tangles and possible coat damage. Take a section of hair into the towel at a time letting it draw the moisture out of the coat.
Use a blow dryer in slow motions and keep it a distance from the Pekingese’s skin. Brush while drying to keep the hair from matting or tangling.
Cleaning the Face – Wipe under the eyes and the nose area with a cotton ball. You can wash these areas with warm water when necessary. You want to be sure to keep these areas as clean as possible to lessen risk of your Pekingese getting an infection.
Cleaning the Ears – You want to check your Pekingese’s ears often and watch for dirt or wax. Clean the dirt or wax with cotton balls or tissue. You can use a proper ear cleaner if needed.
Clipping the Nails – Regular trimming of the nails helps keep them short. You want to be sure to be careful and in a case you cut the nail too short, assure your pet to clam them while continuing to clip the nails.
Trimming the Feet – Use regular shears or clippers to trim the hair between the pads of their feet. You only want to remove the hair that is in the crease below the large pad. This hair mats easily and can create hard mats if not trimmed. Use the thinning shears to trim the fringes going in the same direction as the toes. The rear feet need to be slightly shorter than the front.
Trimming the Genitals – You can hold your Pekingese, put him on a table or have him lay on his back for this. Use the clippers and carefully trim the area. Trim the hair in the center of the belly area all the way up to the rib cage. This will help keep your dog cool. After you are done trimming wipe the areas with a damp cloth.
Brushing the Coat – Use a grooming spray and spray lightly on the coat followed by a light dusting of the powder. Brush the coat carefully and thoroughly. Remember to brush the belly and legs as well. If you cannot break any matting with your fingers use a rake or mat breaker. You want to brush the ears as well using the spray and powder.
Be sure to get every inch of the coat and that no mats are left unseen. Dog collars can cause damage to your Pekingese’s coat so try to avoid them at all costs. When you are finished, your Pekingese will be properly groomed and look fantastic. It might have taken some time and work, but look at your Pekingese now. Wasn’t it worth all that time and effort?