How to Groom a Chow's Hair

The Chow Chow is a friendly and loyal breed of dog known for its blue tongue and thick coat of hair. The dog's double coat requires frequent grooming because it can become dirty and matted from shedding hair and exposure to the elements. Grooming a Chow Chow is time consuming and can be physically challenging. Brushing the Chow's thick, coarse and voluminous coat can be tough on the arms. The coat should be groomed three to four times weekly and daily during the shedding periods in the fall and spring.

Things You'll Need

  • Fine toothed steel comb or Greyhound comb
  • Large pin brush
  • Small slicker brush
  • Scissors
  • Coat dressing, conditioner or anti-static spray.
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stand the dog on a grooming table or squarely in front of you while you sit on the floor.

    • 2

      Spray a light conditioner, coat dressing or anti-static spray on the back and hind quarters of the dog to prevent static and hair breakage.

    • 3

      Part the hair mid way up the legs and brush from the skin to the end of the hair with the small slicker brush. Continue to make parts up the legs and brush starting from the skin until you reach the tail and have brushed both legs.

    • 4

      Part the hair on the hindquarters and brush from the skin to the end of the hair with the large pin brush. Go over the same spot a few times to capture all of the dead and loose hairs. Continue parting and brushing all the way to the dog's neck and on the sides, applying conditioner, anti-static spray or coat dressing as you brush.

    • 5

      Brush the chest with the large pin brush and the underbelly with the small slicker brush. Lay the dog down to reach the underbelly if you are not using a grooming table.

    • 6

      Comb the dog's face and head with the fine toothed comb.

    • 7

      Trim any fly away or longer hairs around the body and trim hair around the anus to prevent feces from sticking to the coat.