Chihuahua

The key to getting your Chihuahua a shiny, healthy coat can be found both on the inside and on the outside of a dog. Good health, good nutrition and veterinary-prescribed parasite control will contribute to a healthy, shiny coat. Regular combing, brushing and bathing as needed will keep a Chihuahua's healthy coat looking great.

There’s no need to wait until your Chihuahua is filthy or stinky to bathe them. Most do well with 1 to 3 baths monthly, though may be bathed as often as weekly, or as little as a few times a year depending on the dog. If you have a long-haired Chihuahua, make sure to comb or cut out any mats before bathing, since water makes mats even more difficult to remove. You can extend the time between baths with regular brushing and combing.

All dogs shed, some a little and some a lot. Short-haired Chihuahuas shed minimally, and long-haired Chihuahuas are moderate shedders. The perception of how much a dog sheds is typically related to how much fur ends up on clothing, furniture and carpets. Brushing your Chihuahua regularly will help.