{"id":1831,"date":"2021-10-15T16:50:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T14:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royaumedesgalopins.fr\/?p=1831"},"modified":"2022-04-16T18:32:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T16:32:09","slug":"properly-maintain-your-pomsky-american-shepherd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royaumedesgalopins.fr\/en\/pomsky\/properly-maintain-your-pomsky-american-shepherd\/","title":{"rendered":"How to properly maintain your Pomsky \/ American Shepherd?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When buying a dog, whether it has long, medium or short hair, it's important to think about maintaining your Pomsky \/ American Shepherd. This is essential for their well-being. In this article, we will discuss important points such as the risks of un-groomed fur for your dog, the frequency of grooming, the equipment needed, the technique, and bathing.<\/p>\n\n

What are the risks of poor grooming for your dog?<\/h2>\n\n


If your dog doesn't receive proper grooming, such as not being brushed correctly or not at all, they are at risk of developing matting, which is dead hair that remains close to the dog's skin. If matting is left for too long, it can turn into knots, which can prevent the skin from breathing.

This can lead to dandruff and dry skin. If your dog's skin remains matted for a long time, it can cause significant long-term skin problems.<\/p>\n\n

Why groom your Pomsky \/ American Shepherd in both summer and winter?<\/b>

In the summer<\/strong>, the main reason is that your dog can get hot. If matting or knots are spread all over their body, it prevents proper temperature regulation, and no matter what measures you take to cool them down, they will still suffer from the heat.

In the winter<\/strong>, if you walk your dog in the rain, the matting and knots will prevent your dog from drying properly, and they will feel cold for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n\n

Here are some tips to avoid these unpleasant and potentially harmful issues for your dog's health:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

How often should you groom your Pomsky \/ American Shepherd?<\/h2>\n\n


The ideal frequency is to have a good grooming session once a week for long-haired and medium-haired Pomskies and American Shepherds with thick fur. Your dog will find it pleasant if it's done regularly, as knots won't have time to form. Just like us, it's not a pleasant experience for them to have knots removed.<\/p>\n\n

For shorter-haired Pomskies and American Shepherds in general, grooming can be done every two weeks if you're short on time.

It's also important to pay attention to shedding periods, especially in Pomskies, where the fur tends to produce more dead hair, resulting in matting and knots forming more quickly. Shedding periods in dogs occur during significant temperature changes at the beginning of winter and summer.<\/p>\n\n

What equipment should you use to groom your Pomsky \/ American Shepherd?<\/h2>\n\n

The equipment used is also an important point to consider because with the wrong tools, grooming your pet will be ineffective. You don't need professional-grade equipment. You just need what's called a slicker brush and a comb.

Be careful, most pet stores will try to sell you a furminator. While it's true that it removes a lot of hair, you may feel like you're brushing your dog effectively, but in reality, it cuts the undercoat and damages the fur. It was designed exclusively for short fur and is therefore not suitable for Pomskies and American Shepherds.<\/p>\n\n

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