Whippet Dog (Detailed Introduction)

　　The Whippet dog’s appearance is very similar to the Greyhound, and some people call the Whippet a smaller version of the Greyhound. Today, the Whippet is favored by many young ladies due to its natural beauty, cleanliness, elegance, and gentle nature. This dog is relatively easy to keep in the home because of its short coat and docile temperament, making grooming simpler.
　　Grooming Methods
　　Although it has a smooth coat, grooming requires some basic care. Moreover, the bathing method must be correct to remove dust and maintain coat shine. The methods are listed as follows:
　　1. Confirm the water temperature before placing the dog in
　　Suddenly placing the dog into water that is too hot or too cold will scare it and make it afraid of bathing. Therefore, before putting the dog into the water, test the water temperature by hand and only bathe it once the temperature is confirmed to be normal.
　　1. Use your hand to confirm water temperature: Before bathing, you must test the water temperature by hand. The water temperature suitable for the dog should be slightly higher than what humans tolerate.
　　2. Clean every part of the body: When washing the face, lift its chin to face upward to avoid water entering the nostrils. To prevent splashing, keep the sink close to yourself as much as possible.
　　2. Wash the body along the direction of hair growth
　　3. Rinse thoroughly
　　After bathing, rinse the entire body immediately. This is a very important step in the bathing process.
　　If shampoo residue remains on the skin, it may cause inflammation, so thorough rinsing is necessary.
　　4. After applying conditioner, rinse carefully
　　Apply conditioner to the hair on the head and face: When applying conditioner on the face, support the chin to keep the head steady, avoiding it getting into the nostrils or eyes, while massaging and rubbing. When applying conditioner to the head, also lift the chin to raise the head.
　　5. Quickly wring out the water
　　After bathing, the dog's coat contains much water. Before using a towel, wring out the water first to make the coat dry faster. Especially in colder weather, it is important to wring the water out quickly.
　　6. Use a towel to dry off water
　　After bathing, immediately dry the dog's body. Use a towel to absorb moisture, so the coat dries quicker and saves time using a hairdryer.
　　After wringing out the water, immediately dry the face and ears first, then wrap the whole body with the towel. Long-haired dogs tend to tangle more easily, so avoid rubbing hard. Wrap with a towel and gently rub until no water droplets drip. Pet Flower Aquatics Network reminds you: this step must be fast, the faster the better.
　　Don’t forget to dry between the toes. The area between toes and tips is hard to dry with a hairdryer, so dry thoroughly with a towel and let it air dry naturally.
　　7. Use a hairdryer to dry
　　After towel drying, use a hairdryer. Start drying large areas like the back and abdomen first, and use a dog brush while drying to comb and change positions, drying every part.