Calling all double coated breed owners!

[momto8]

We just bathe every 2 weeks and brush every other day and don't have too much issue's with them smelling If somebody rolls in something when we are out riding ect then they get a quick bath in between

[Grab]

The Chows really don't have odors.. Aesop got a bit "dusty" smelling a bit ago when he was out in some..well...dust, but once we brushed and blew out the coat, all was well again. We bathe every few months (if that) and keep the undercoat blown out with the forced air dryer.

[Finkie_Mom]

Yeah, mine don't ever get that "doggy" smell. And I think the last time I bathed them was November! One of the reasons I picked this breed

Though they shed like crazy when they are blowing coat, so I guess that's the trade-off

[naturalfeddogs]

What do you feed? That could have something to do with it. You may need to switch to higher quality food. I have Australian Shepherds but I raw feed so there is no doggie odor. Have you checked the ears? May need cleaning, and could be yeast from the carbs in your food.

Lots of grooming to get the undercoat cleared out, then a good bath. Could you use a degreasing shampoo maybe?

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

I've been brushing her daily for the past week or so because she's blowing her coat so I don't think that's the problem. Also she's fed raw but we're only a few weeks in. She was fed Taste of the Wild before.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I'll look into the products recommended!

I tried putting some baby powder on her yesterday, and brushing it in, and it helped SOME, but she still smells doggy. We're going to have to take her in and groom her pretty soon here.

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Originally Posted by *blackrose

^ That's what I was going to say.

When you self groom her, do you blow her coat out all the way? If not, that may be another factor.

Yes, I make sure to get her as dry as possible, for that very reason. I know they can develop some pretty gnarly stuff if the water just sits down there.

[Beanie]

Mine are pretty wash n wear, but when it's time for a bath, it's just... time for a bath. I've tried waterless shampoos but they only give me about a day or two, then they're back to stinking. No way around it really.
Auggie smells right now, his coat definitely has that "dirty" look going on... I'm trying to put it off because he's just going to need another bath after Louisville anyway and I really don't like to wash them that often... urgh.

[Toller_08]

Bathing regularly is really the only thing I can suggest. I'd also suggest buying a force dryer if you can (I paid a couple hundred for mine and it works really well) and get a mesh plug for your bath tub so that hair doesn't clog the drain (but the water still goes down). That way you won't have to be taking her to a dog wash and paying every time, and it'd be much easier just to wash her when she needs it. Regular brushing is good, as is a good diet, but it's only going to do so much. My dogs don't smell bad, but if I wait longer than 6 weeks to bathe them, they start smelling a little doggy (regardless of being raw or kibble fed).

[monkeys23]

Her detoxing could be part of the problem too.

I guess go to town with the undercoat rake and give a good bath/blow out?