Brady Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 We've gotten Sherlock used to getting bathed from a young age and he will sit in the tub with no complaints (though if I move away he will jump out). But, I'm curious to how often other people bathe their huskies? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Like Louis says after me, Husky's don't need bathing very often. They're a naturally clean breed and their fur is basically a "cling free". Even when they get their dirtiest, give them an hour or three and they'll be back to normal. I presume it goes way back in the breed itself, and a little evolution, if they were out in the wind and snow of their home country and their fur didn't clean itself then they'd be dead quickly. If you haven't noticed, there is little or no "doggy odor" from a Husky - when they get wet, they smell like whatever it is they got wet with, most other breeds have this real obnoxious "wet dog" odor about them. If he really needs a bath, as in he's just taken a roll in the nearest cow paddy, water and the mildest dog (or baby) shampoo are going to do the job. Once in three to six months is generally enough .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 huskies dont need bathing very often. Natural oils in their coats keep it clean and waterproof to an extent. I only bath mine if they are VERY dirty. Storm had a lot of baths when young, he got poop covered a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwolf Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Pretty well never. We hose 'em off if they get muddy, but to actually shampoo them? Maaaaybe once a year. They don't stink, their skin isn't excessively oily or dry, they get brushed regularly, so it's just never been a top priority. Wyatt was at the vet's last week for his annual, and she actually commented on how great his coat is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow-Kodah-Drako Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 my shadow is 1 yr & only bathe him twice i don't bother unless really dirty or been rolling in poop:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 erm i honestly cant remember the last time i bathed my 3 they probably get bathed once maybe twice a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna's Mum Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 We've had Luna about 4 months and we've not needed to wash her yet. She doesn't smell at all doggy & dries pretty quickly if she gets caught in the rain!x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Like Louis says after me, Husky's don't need bathing very often. They're a naturally clean breed and their fur is basically a "cling free". Even when they get their dirtiest, give them an hour or three and they'll be back to normal. I presume it goes way back in the breed itself, and a little evolution, if they were out in the wind and snow of their home country and their fur didn't clean itself then they'd be dead quickly. If you haven't noticed, there is little or no "doggy odor" from a Husky - when they get wet, they smell like whatever it is they got wet with, most other breeds have this real obnoxious "wet dog" odor about them. If he really needs a bath, as in he's just taken a roll in the nearest cow paddy, water and the mildest dog (or baby) shampoo are going to do the job. Once in three to six months is generally enough .... Tell that to my 2 then please because they stink of wet dog ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Tell that to my 2 then please because they stink of wet dog ! yours must be broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 yours must be broken I think they are, they seriously smell, esp Bear, he smells like a sweaty foot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I think they are, they seriously smell, esp Bear, he smells like a sweaty foot ! ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :tmi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa (Fragglebabe) Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 About once a year but only if they really need it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-Akasha-Kenzo Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 once maybe twice in a year..... like others have said, they dont need bathing much.... natural oils etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomiJayne Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Kira had loads of baths when she was younger from poop/crate training...now all I use is some doggy wetwipes to spruce her up (unless she is plastered in mud) and Kira gets smelly too but since I've used a doggy wipe every now and then she's alot fresher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Wow.. Well, Sherlock got bathed quite often when he was younger, because he'd get covered in poo. I was bathing him pretty regularly, but now with sometimes just throw him in the tub and just rinse him off with warm water and no shampoo. He does smell a little like a wet dog when he's wet, but I do agree that they have very little odor usually, especially in comparison to some other breeds. I'll definitely be bathing him less now.. He's used to it already, so hopefully as he gets older he doesn't freak out even when he's older. Ooh.. doggy wipes, I've seen them. I'll give those a try for when he's rolled in the mud at the dog park before I throw him back in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arooroomom Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 We do it once every month in the summer time because of the lake/pool/work. Winter time a blow out is usually sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Ryn just had a bath yesterday, her first since the Iowa meet in September. My first husky was over 15 years old when he passed and he hadn't had a bath for a good eight years. (He hated baths!) he kept himself very clean, so there was no need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 @Austinville Eight years wow! That's great he kept himself clean. We decided to force Sherlock to deal with water from a young age.. He doesn't love it, but he also doesn't really fight it which is great. Bath time is painfree for me, I can handle him myself and he plays with bath toys while I bathe him. So, since it was so easy and stuff, he got baths all the time. But, then I read that dogs shouldn't be bathed often... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Last time I gave him a bath was...oh...2 years ago. BUT - because that time was well...basically living through hell...he usually goes to PetSmart for his bath/nail clipping every 2-3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephona Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 In the summer, about once a month. For the rest of the year, about every 2-3 months, mainly when he stinks or has had a mud bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I only give my dogs baths when they really need it. Like when they well mainly Koopa gets really stinky. It's usually every few months and it's time for baths lol. Poor Kuma is afraid of the tub and pancakes out on me so its hard to give him a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Tell that to my 2 then please because they stink of wet dog ! Maybe if you'd stop walking them in the swamp they wouldn't smell so much like one .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Mine get a couple of baths ever summer, to help them shed out their coats and spruce them up. During the cold months, I almost never bathe any of them - might/probably would if we were going someplace, such as a dog show or a visit to the local nursing home or a school visit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya-Meika&Keeva Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 We bathe ours about once a month or so because they prefer to hang around inside the house than be outside most of the time (I call them my extra shadows). We use an oatmeal shampoo and conditioner that is good for their skin and coat. Plus it makes them smell so pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 For as long as I know Glala and Dana (2 or 3 years? Probably longer) they haven't been bathed. They really don't need it t hough. Tey don't get really dirty either, and when they do it's already gone by the time I get home again. I even went to the smelliest lakes with them but after a short drive back home the smell is gone and they are dry again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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