The white-haired dogs are the ones that attract the most attention. They are imposing, elegant and precious as snow, but they require special and constant care to keep their fur clean and shiny, because otherwise it can look dirty.
This is quite a challenge for lovers of white-haired dogs. Depending on the area and the care they receive, the animal will be white and clean for longer. Food, urine and tears must be treated immediately because they can cause permanent stains. The good news is that this dirt does not stain the dog's hair, with a good cleaning treatment and perseverance the problem will be solved. Continue reading this article on our site where we will give you the tips so you know how to keep your dog's white hair
Recommendations for bathing a white-haired dog
Not because the dog's hair is white you have to wash it too much. The frequency of bathing should be once a month As we mentioned, not because they are white-haired we will increase the frequency of baths, remember that the skin of dogs is very sensitive and if we bathe it in excess we could damage it. We will use a whitening shampoo, which usually has a blue or violet hue, to help remove stains and brighten the dog's coat. Next, to keep your dog's hair white, follow this process:
- Douse the dog with water and apply a little shampoo all over his back.
- Rub all over hair and let sit for a few minutes.
- Rinse and make sure no shampoo residue remains.
- Use a good quality conditioner after shampooing. This will give a plus to hair he alth and will prevent porosity and staining.
- Dry your dog with a towel.
- Between each bath clean your dog with baby wipes, these are soft and will not harm the sensitivity of your pet's skin.
- You can also use dry shampoos once a day. Apply it on the areas of the legs and beard.
Dog brushing
The daily brushing is very important to keep your dog's white coat in good condition. It loosens residue and removes everyday dirt that can lead to permanent stains. If your dog has short hair, use a brush with thick and slightly harder bristles, and if your dog has long hair, use a brush with smoother and softer bristles. For more information, don't miss our article in which we talk about the different types of brushes for dogs.
To keep your dog's fur white, we recommend using cornstarch, since this is a natural solution that helps absorb excess oil, covers stains, works as a bleach and eliminates undesirable odors of the fur Apply it as follows:
- Sprinkle cornstarch over your dog's coat.
- Rub and brush the hair with your fingers.
Sodium bicarbonate
Baking soda works very well on gray or stained fur, as it is a natural bleach that does not harm your pet's skin. Put the baking soda in the bath water, or mix into a paste and apply directly to each stain. Brush the paste over the darker areas with an old toothbrush that doesn't have as hard bristles, and let the paste dry on the hair. Let soak for a few minutes and then rinse well.
Beard, genital area and tear ducts
These are the most problematic areas and the ones that rust most easily. To maintain them and prevent staining, you will have to be consistent in the following habits:
- Wash your dog's eyes every day with special liquids to prevent oxidation. All the details in our article on tricks to remove stains in the dog's tear duct.
- For the genital areas, just after returning from the walk, make sure to clean the area with baby wipes, and if he has very long hair try to tie it up.
- In the case of the beard that always rusts because it gets wet with water and dirty with food, dry it after drinking water and wash it after every meal.
Put into practice all our tips to maintain your dog's white hair and see how a perfect, shiny and well-groomed coat looks.
