Things You'll Need
- Washcloth
- Bathtub or wash basin
- Rubber brush
- No-tears dog shampoo
- Large towel
- Spray dog conditioner
- Hair dryer
Instructions
Wipe the insides of the ears with a damp washcloth.
Use a bathtub or wash basin to bathe the Shar-Pei. Soak his entire body with lukewarm water.
Exfoliate shedding hair and dead skin by brushing the Shar-Pei with a rubber-bristle brush. Move the brush in circular motions from the dog's head toward his tail.
Use a no-tears puppy shampoo on the Shar-Pei's entire body, including his face. Rinse the shampoo completely from his body and pat him dry with a large towel.
Wipe buildup from around the eyes with a damp washcloth. Start with the washcloth in the inner corner of the eye and lightly brush buildup out and away from the eye.
Hold the creases along the Shar-Pei's body open with your hands and, with the hair dryer about 6 inches away from the skin, direct the airflow from the dryer into the folds and wrinkles until they are completely dry.
Spray a dog conditioner onto the coat of the Shar-Pei, but not into his face. Judges look for a healthy, natural coat, which for a Shar-Pei means straight and coarse. Do not use so much conditioning product that the coat looks shiny.