The coat is a very important part of a dog's overall appearance, and for quite a number of dogs, whether they look beautiful or not directly relates to their coat. Even if a dog’s appearance is not standard, having a beautiful coat can greatly add to its appeal. So let's talk about how to make a dog's coat smoother and more beautiful.

       The entire body of a show dog is covered with shiny and beautiful long hair. Grooming a dog first requires maintaining the hair's shine and brightness. There is a complete method for keeping the coat looking good.

       (1) Nutritional Components: A smooth and shiny coat is a normal requirement for dogs. To maintain a show dog's bright color, it's important to ensure a well-rounded nutritional intake, so the dog's diet should be rotated regularly.

A dog's daily food should contain protein, vitamin E, cod liver oil, and other nutrients. Especially good are lean meat, cooked egg yolks, cheese, or vegetable oil. It is best to feed dogs as little food containing sugar or salt as possible because excessive intake of sugar or salt causes dogs to become fat, increases subcutaneous fat, and dulls the coat.

       (2) Bathing Techniques: Bathing a dog includes sunbathing and washing.

Sunbathing means letting the dog spend more time in the sunlight. Sunlight exposure makes the coat smoother. More activity under the sun promotes metabolism, resulting in a shiny coat.

A show dog's environment should avoid being kept mainly in warm rooms; it is better to keep them in cooler rooms. Dogs have physiological traits of being cold-tolerant but heat-intolerant.

       A dog's coat consists of two layers: the outer hair and the undercoat. What we often see is the dog's outer coat. The outer hair is smooth and long, covering the entire body; underneath, close to the skin, is a layer of undercoat. The undercoat is dense and short, providing insulation against cold. A dog's coat should be brushed daily, then a thin layer of coat oil applied to prevent tangling. Good groomers seldom use combs; they often choose smooth cloths, soft and clean deerskin, a piece of cotton velvet, or an old scarf to gently wipe the coat, which makes it especially beautiful.

After bathing a show dog, use a towel or cloth to wipe it dry, leaving the coat smooth and lovely. To make the bones appear robust, short-haired dogs should be wiped with a hot towel.

       (3) Maintenance Techniques: For some long-haired dogs, especially Pomeranians, Pekingese, Maltese, Afghan Hounds, etc., to make their coats fluffy and appear thick and beautiful, experienced owners often use a spray bottle filled with distilled water to lightly mist the coat. This method is especially effective for dogs participating in beauty contests.

       If you want your dog's coat to become smoother and more beautiful, in addition to providing sufficient nutrition, appropriate care is also very necessary to ensure the coat stays nutritious and looks more flowing and beautiful.