How to Groom a Siberian Husky

An easily recognizable breed, the Siberian Husky is a powerful, medium-sized dog. They are double coated with a medium-length outer coat, which is smooth, straight and thick, and a soft, wooly undercoat. Clean freaks by nature and generally free of dog odor, Siberian Huskies are a moderately easy dog to groom.

Things You'll Need

  • Slicker brush
  • Steel comb, coarse or medium
  • Matting rake
  • De-tangling solution
  • Scissors
  • Dog shampoo
  • Blow dryer
  • Large pin brush
  • Protein coat conditioner
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Instructions

    • 1

      Brush your Siberian Husky twice a week with a slicker brush, followed by combing with a coarse or medium steel comb. Huskies' coats are extremely dense, so it's important to remove any shed hair from the undercoat and topcoat.

    • 2

      Remove mats with a matting rake. Since your dog's coat is so dense, a detangling solution should help ease the process. When brushing and dematting is finished, his coat should have a beautiful sheen.

    • 3

      Brush your Siberian Husky more often during her shedding phases. Twice a year, Huskies completely shed their undercoat. The process lasts three or more weeks with hair shedding in large clumps.

    • 4

      Clip hair around your dog's pads and feet with scissors as needed. Keep hair evened out with her pads.

    • 5

      Bathe your Husky rarely, once a year is usually enough. Huskies clean themselves like cats and when dirty are quick to clean up their coats, paws, faces and tails. When bathing use a regular dog shampoo. Have your vet, breeder or pet store recommend a shampoo.

    • 6

      Blow dry using a slicker or large pin brush to hand fluff while drying. Comb again once dry to remove additional shed hair. Spray a mist of protein coat conditioner on his coat to add sheen.