How to Bathe a Mini Pinscher

The miniature pinscher, or min pin, has a coat that is composed of short, smooth hair. It is simple to groom these smaller dogs, and often they can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Then there are times that your miniature pinscher will get into a mud puddle or other situation that requires a bath. Bathing your miniature pinscher should only be done when absolutely necessary, as these smaller dogs can easily catch a chill because of their slight stature and weight.

Things You'll Need

  • Bathtub
  • Cuticle scissors
  • Mineral oil
  • Cotton balls
  • Water
  • Dog shampoo
  • Wash cloth
  • Towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Trim out any mud or other sticky substances that may be caught in the dog̵7;s coat with a small pair of cuticle scissors.

    • 2

      Place a drop of mineral oil into each of the dog̵7;s eyes. This will protect the eyes from any soap.

    • 3

      Place cotton balls into the ears. This will protect the dog̵7;s inner ear canals from water.

    • 4

      Fill a bathtub until it is at the level of the dog̵7;s knees. The water temperature should be around 102°F, which is a dog̵7;s body temperature.

    • 5

      Place the dog into the bathtub.

    • 6

      Pour water over its back until the coat is completely soaked.

    • 7

      Apply dog shampoo to the dog's back and rub it into the entire coat for about 10 minutes. Be careful not to get any soap into the dog̵7;s mouth or eyes.

    • 8

      Wash its face, in between the toes and on the nails with a washcloth that has been soaked in the bath water.

    • 9

      Drain the tub of all the water.

    • 10

      Rinse all the soap and water off the dog̵7;s body.

    • 11

      Repeat the rinsing process a second time.

    • 12

      Remove the cotton balls from the dog̵7;s ears and towel dry it thoroughly.

    • 13

      Place your dog in a warm area to air dry.