To Papillion Owners....Some Quick Grooming Questions?

[Garnet Glitter]

Hi, I've just adopted a black & white 6 month old papillon puppy.

He is a gem. Potty training has been quicky & easy, he LOVES being groomed, even having his little ears checked & cleaned when needed....and he tolerates his pedicures like a little gentleman.


However, his former owner let him play in her coy pond & I don't think she used a good shampoo on him.....his white legs & tummy are slightly discolored....our vet gave us a shampoo to use. ( It is colorless)He's clean now but still has slightly discolored areas. I was wondering should I just wait & let Nature (normal shedding) and shampooing to gradually remove the discolored areas ( I have no trouble doing this) or is there a better shampoo out there for a papillon's coat.

Also, how often should he be bathed? I'm used to springer spaniels and their naturally oily coats. This little guy is a house dog except for his x2 daily walks and play time in the huge grassy common area of our condo development. My Mom suggested every 6 weeks (she had a mini doxie) but I figured a papillon owner would know.

The shampoo the vet gave me is GlenHaven brand: H/S medically formulated hypo-allergenic.

I have absolutely NO intentions of showing this little guy-just want him to look his best.....thanks for all answers.

 

[Bozema]

I would let the staining fade with time and proper grooming. It sounds like you are doing fine. Too much bathing can dry out his coat.

And really the amount of bathing is just like your other dog - when it needs to be done - when your dog is dirty or smelly or when his coat or skin condition looks like it needs a bath. Let your previous experience be your guide. I would not do it more frequently than one every two weeks unless he's gotten into something. Once a month probably is sufficient.

 

[AUSSIEMOM]

Buy a WHITENING shampoo for dogs,,, it works wonders.