Grooming Supplies for Long Coated Havanese Dogs

The Havanese is a friendly, affectionate dog that is attached to its humans. With their social, playful nature, this breed gets along well with people, dogs, cats and other pets. The Havanese is a small sturdy dog with a thick double coat of fur. The outer coat is soft and silky with waves or curls in a variety of colors. Because of their excess fur, this dog requires regular brushing and grooming with the proper grooming supplies.

  1. Begin with the Bath

    • Your dog needs a bath once a month. You will need a no-tear protein-enriched shampoo and crème rinse. Thick towels and a blow dryer are also necessities for the bath.

    Coat Care

    • Caring for your dog's coat is one of the most important aspects of grooming a Havanese. Any dog with a long coat needs daily brushing in order to avoid mats. Begin by filling a spray bottle half and half with water and creme rinse. Spray sections of your dog lightly prior to brushing its coat. This helps with hair breakage and static electricity. You need a pin brush with 1-inch pins and a rubber base to fit your palm. Brushing the coat will be a lengthy process, so a brush that works well on your dog but is comfortable in your hand is important. Also have on hand a greyhound metal comb and slicker brush. The greyhound comb -- with its wide teeth on one side and thin teeth on the other -- finds mats missed by brushing. A slicker brush works well on your dog's undercoat.

    Eyes, Ears and Teeth

    • Clean around the eyes with cotton balls and water. If you have a white or light-colored dog, tear stains can become a problem. You may want to invest in an eye lotion that is applied to the tear-stained area. Purchase a vet-approved ear cleaner and use with cotton balls to safely clean the inner and outer ear. For good oral care, you need a small toothbrush and flavored dog toothpaste.

    Nails and Paws

    • Nail clippers are a necessity for monthly nail care. Purchase a styptic powder to stop the bleeding in case you clip too close to the quick in the nail. Small scissors keep the fur on the pads in a trimmed condition.