[/caption]One way to keep your pup or dog looking clean and nicely groomed is to groom on a regular basis. Making a daily habit of grooming for a few minutes a day will help your pup's coat look top-notch.
For short coats, a natural bristle brush will help distribute the oils in your Chihuahua's hair, a rubber bristle brush removes dead hair, and a flea comb will help you check for fleas. Long coats will do best with a pin brush or a wide-tooth comb. Use a hair de-tangle solution to aid in brushing out mats. When grooming your pup, pay special attention to the eyes and ears.
Chihuahuas kept indoors will shed year-round. A daily vigorous grooming using a bristle or rubber curry brush will help hurry the shedding process. More hair will shed after bathing.
If your dog has hairs on his feet that make him slip or track mud, you can snip them off. Most dogs don't need much trimming, even if they are show dogs.
If you bathe your pup or dog in the sink, it helps to have a spray attachment. If your Chihuahua puppy has skin problems, you may have to get a special shampoo. Work in the shampoo and then rinse your pup thoroughly beginning with the head and working backward. You can follow with a creame rinse if desired. A blow dryer is the best way to dry him off on a chilly day. A good daily grooming and occasional bath will help your Chihuahua pup stay healthy looking, soft, and more fun to hold. Plus, grooming time should be a cherished time between you and your pup, a time to get to know each other better. "How do I care for my new Chihuahua puppy?" hopefully is now a question of the past and both of you can start enjoying a lifetime of a clean and well-groomed coat.
