The coat of the Pomeranian made up of an undercoat and an outercoat. The former is soft and fluffy; the latter is long, straight and harsh, and covers the whole of the truly. The coat is very abundant around the neck and the fore part of the shoulders and chest, forming a frill that extends over the shoulder. The forequarters are well feathered, and the thighs and hind legs are well feathered to the hocks.
Grooming the Coat
It needs regular care to keep it clean and attractive. Thorough brushing, checking nails, cleaning ears and teeth, and trimming should be done once a week. Males cast their coats once a year and bitches twice a year (usually after a season), ending up looking quite sorry for themselves. Do not worry, it will grow hack, sometimes better than ever.
Equipment needed: Slicker/pin brush, medium toothed metal comb, scissors, cotton buds.
Breed tip: Brush against the lie of the coat to give the Pomeranian its round pompom appearance.
- Brush the coat with the slicker/pin brush. Work from the top of the head, layering the hair, as you go and making sure you reach skin level.
- Next. work through the coat with the comb. If you encounter any tangles, try to tease them out gently using finger and thumb or a comb. If you need to use scissors, cut down the length of the knot – not across – to ensure minimal coat loss.
- A bath should only be considered when the dog is out of coat — when in coat, use a dry shampoo. For a wet bath, use a suitable pH alkaline-balanced shampoo, rinsing carefully.
- Blow-dry the hair. Work from the head, layering the hair as you go. Brush as you dry.
- Check the dog’s nails and clean its ears and teeth.
- Trim the hair with thinning shears or scissors from the hocks in order to give a smooth finish.
- Trim the hair from under the feet where necessary, tidying around the feet to give them a catlike appearance.
- The hair around the anus should also be trimmed for hygiene reasons.
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