How to Make a Pomeranian Silky

Pomeranians have luxurious, textured, silky coats and plumage on their tails. Adding to the richness of a Pomeranian's coat is the ruff commonly found on its neck and back as well as the feathery soft hair on its back legs. Keeping a Pomeranian's coat silky and full of vitality is often just a matter of grooming. However, it is an important part of caring for your dog's overall health.

Things You'll Need

  • Bath wipe cloths
  • Curry comb or curry brush
  • Scissors or clippers
  • Shedding blade
  • Dog shampoo
  • Hairdryer
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Instructions

    • 1
      Always buy a premium brand of dog food to keep your pet's coat shiny.

      Feed your dog food that will enhance its coat. This includes dog food that contains flax oils, which help keep its coat healthy and shiny. If you cannot find a brand with oils already in the food, consider adding pure flax oil as a supplement.

    • 2
      Intestinal health plays a role in the health of your dog's coat.

      Visit your veterinarian regularly for a full checkup, including a stool analysis, to ensure that your dog is free of internal and external parasites that can cause itching, hair loss and skin damage.

    • 3
      Brushing your dog's coat is relaxing for you both.

      Spritz your dog's coat with a little water to prevent split ends and brush every day for between 5 and 10 minutes. This activates the skin to produce and distribute healthy oils along the shaft of the hair.

    • 4
      For partial baths, a washcloth and mild detergent is all you need.

      Give your dog a partial bath once a week after its grooming session by using a warm, damp washcloth with a mild soap that has been formulated specifically for dogs. Spot clean small areas of your dog's coat before rinsing with a clean wet washcloth.

    • 5
      Before bathing, ensure all knots are teased out of the coat.

      Brush out your Pomeranian's coat thoroughly and use a slicker brush or round-ended scissors to tease out and remove mats and knots when preparing for a full bath.

    • 6
      Even an old-fashioned tin tub will suffice for bathing your dog.

      Bathe your dog in your bathtub or a collapsible dog bath by spraying with a hand-held shower nozzle or sponging with warm water from a bucket.

    • 7
      Getting messy is part of the dog-bathing process.

      Apply shampoo. Lather and rinse or follow the instructions printed on your chosen product.

    • 8
      Be patient and careful when drying your pomeranian's hair.

      Towel-dry your Pomeranian's coat, and then divide the coat into segments using a comb.

    • 9
      A regular hairdryer can be used on a cool setting to dry your dog's coat.

      Blow-dry the dog's hair using a hair-dryer on a cool setting. Dry each section of the coat carefully before proceeding to the next.