How to trim the coat of Basenji dogs? Friends who raise Basenji dogs, in addition to doing basic feeding work, will also groom the Basenji dogs. So how should we groom the Basenji dogs?

How to protect the coat of Basenji dogs?

Basenji dogs moult in spring and autumn, and a large amount of coat will fall off at this time. A large amount of hair will adhere to various indoor objects and people, affecting indoor hygiene. If eaten by Basenji dogs, it will also affect digestion. Therefore, it is necessary to comb the Basenji dog's coat frequently. This can not only remove the dirt and dust from the shed coat and prevent the coat from getting tangled, but also promote blood circulation, enhance skin resistance, and relieve fatigue.

How to comb the coat of Basenji dogs: brush once in the morning and once in the evening, and comb for 5 minutes every day.

1. The order of combing: start from the neck, from front to back, and from top to bottom, that is, from the neck to the shoulders, then back, chest, waist, abdomen, hindquarters, and then comb the head. , and finally the limbs and tail. After combing one side, comb the other side.

2. Combing technique: Combing the hair should be done quickly along the direction of the hair. When some people comb long-haired dogs, they only comb the long hair on the surface and ignore the undercoat (fine hair) below. The undercoat of the Basenji is soft and dense. If it is not combed for a long time, it can easily form tangles and even cause eczema, psoriasis or other skin diseases. When combing long-haired dogs, comb them layer by layer, that is, turn up the long hair, and then comb the undercoat.

3. Types of combs: hair brushes, elastic wire brushes and long, sparse metal combs. The brush can only fluff the ends of the long hair, but cannot comb the fine undercoat (undercoat). Use a hair brush, a flexible wire brush, and a long, sparse metal comb to groom long-haired dogs.

How to groom a Basenji dog?

Usually when the Basenji dog is lying on the ground, it will lick its own hair with its tongue. That is the Basenji dog grooming its hair. Therefore, parents should trim their hair every once in a while, and if possible, take them to the animal beauty salon to trim their hair on time. Because sometimes the Basenji's butt hair is too long, which will affect its defecation, the hair on its abdomen and legs is too long and it tends to get dirty, and the hair on its soles is too long, which makes it slip when walking and makes it prone to falling. Therefore, for long-haired dogs, they should be repaired every once in a while.