Mini Eskimo Grooming Styles

The Mini Eskimo is a variety of the American Eskimo and a member of the German Spitz family. Despite its look, the origins of the American Eskimo are German. Eskimos were initially bred as watchdogs, and the Eskimo finally received recognition from the American Kennel Club in 1994. Like the American Eskimo, the Mini Eskimo is entirely white, or beige, has a thick waterproof coat of long rough hair, and an undercoat. You can groom an Eskimo's hair in a variety of styles. Regular brushing, trimming, grooming and washing are vital to this breed.

  1. The Foxy Look

    • The cut known as the foxy look is particularly suited for female Eskimos, but males may also be groomed in this manner. The style involves trimming the hair on the feet, legs, back and belly a little shorter than the hair on the head and neck. This style emphasizes the heavy coat around the neck and the dog will have a casual, yet stylish and clean look.

    Short Casual Look

    • Shaving is not recommended for an Eskimo and it will only ruin the appearance of its white coat. Instead, you can choose a short haircut for your dog during the warm seasons. The cut is customarily obtained with clippers. The main advantage of this casual look is it will keep your pet comfortable during sunny and warm days. This style is not suitable if you intend to take your pet to a dog show.

    Feet Grooming

    • The Eskimo's feet are one of the areas that need weekly trimming according to Eskie Dog. Given their long and fluffy hair, Eskimos are likely to gather considerable amounts of mud and dirt on their feet, especially on rainy days. You can trim the hair short around the paws, toes and sides, as well as between the paw pads. This grooming style is good way to keep thistles away from your dog's feet.

    Grooming for Hygiene Reasons

    • Hygiene is important for a Mini Eskimo dog. The base of the tail, the belly and the area around the anus and genitalia require special grooming treatment for a clean, healthy look. Trim your Eskimo's hair short in these areas, otherwise the hair will become matted. Grooming the hair around these areas also prevents unwanted medical problems such as infections or skin conditions, caused by bacteria from the environment and the fecal remains that may otherwise to cling to the hair.