Caring for a Chow Chow

Maintenance: Brushing once a week along with a monthly bath is most recommended.
Brushing: Brushing weekly is recommended to minimise shedding at home, you should always use products and tools that won't damage the coat or skin of your Chow Chow.
Grooming: This is a breed who's coat renews itself seasonally which causes shedding of old/dead hair therefore you cannot clip this type of coat but rather stimulate it with brushing and shape it with light scissoring.
Special Attention: Pay attention to protect the nose and paw pads from dryness to prevent cracked skin which can lead to wounds.
Professional Grooming: This breed should be groomed professionally every 8 to 12 weeks depending on the volume of shedding, meaning visits should be more frequent around Spring and Autumn when the biggest coat change happens. Alongside this, the Chow Chow should be bathed monthly to maintain healthy skin and coat.

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Do you want the best care for your Chow Chow?

Here are 3 easy steps to follow for the best results:

BRUSHING

BATHING

HYGIENE

1. BRUSHING

The Chow Chow has a double coat and sheds heavily twice a year.
It is advised to brush them weekly with a long-pin slicker and follow after with a comb to avoid tangles and minimise the shedding at home.
Using a conditioner spray will make brushing easier as it prevents hair pulling which reduces breakage and adds shine to the coat.
De-shedders and rakes with blades can help control the excess undercoat that can leave enough to protect the Chow Chow from the heat and cold.

Spray Conditioner

Artero Mix is a perfect brushing aid. It can be used on wet or dry coats to protect the hair when brushing and add shine to the coat when absorbed.

Brush for a Chow Chow

Artero Juliet is ideal for brushing dense coats due to it's long pins, but thanks to the air cushion system behind the pins you can avoid scratching and irritating the skin with regular brushing.

Rake for a Chow Chow

Artero Rex is perfect for detangling dense coats without causing irritation to the skin. This helps reduce shedding at home from your Chow Chow.

De-Shedder for a Chow Chow

Artero King is ideal to remove the dead hairs from the thick coat without cutting the coat and risking damaging it.

2. BATHING

Bathing is essential for the Chow Chow to eliminate unpleasant odours and maintain good hygiene.
It is advised to bath the Chow Chow once a month or more frequently like every 14 days during the heavier moulting seasons of Spring and Autumn.
It is important to use a conditioner at the end of the bath to moisturise and nourish the coat. This also helps ease shedding.
If you cannot bathe the Chow Chow then you can use rinse-free options which are easy and convenient.

Detox Shampoo

Artero Detox is the perfect solution for your dog as it is ideal for dense coats which provides nourishment and hydration along with a deep cleanse that does not dry the skin or coat out.

Dry Shampoo

Speed easily cleans the coat of excess oils without needing to be rinsed out. Simply spray on and brush through for a quick clean up.

Protein Vital Conditioner

Every bath routine should include Artero Protein which is the best choice for the Chow Chow with it's moisturising and nourishing effect it helps with removing dead hair that sheds and also moisturising the skin to promote healthy hair from root to tip.

Deodorant

After bathing, or between baths, we can apply Artero Sniff to protect against bad smells.

3. HYGIENE

It is crucial to maintain good hygiene of the Chow Chows ears to prevent possible irritation or infections.
Regular teeth brushing reduces the chances of a tartar build up which can cause pain or a bad smelling breath in your pet.
Pay special attention to the nose and paw pads and moisturise them regularly to prevent the skin from cracking and causing wounds.

Ear Cleaner

Aurigel is the gel we will use to help clean out wax and dirt from the ear canal. The pump system is easy to use and non intrusive to the ear.

Coat Mask for a Chow Chow

The best solution to maintain a longer clean feel whilst also moisturising is Artero Detox Carbon. thanks to it's active carbon which continues to clean the coat whilst leaving it soft and odour free

Repair Cream for Nose and Paw Pads

Artero Dfender repair cream will help to protect the dry areas of the Chow Chow from skin cracking and wounds forming.

Breath Spray

Artero X-Mint. is the solution to eliminating bad breath for your dog and also protects the teeth when used on a regular basis.

Ear Dips

To maintain proper ear hygiene use Ear Dips to remove dirt or wax from the external side of the ear easily

Teeth Dips

Finally, use the Teeth Dips. to clean the teeth and gums with ease and protect them from disease and bad smells.

What is the Chow Chow like?

The Chow Chow is a dog breed of Chinese origin known for it's distinct appearance, which includes a dense but soft coat, a round found and curled tail. This dog is protective of it's family and can be reserved to strangers, so it is important to socialise them from a young age to overcome this barrier and help them develop proper social skills.

In addition to their protective nature, Chow Chows are quite independent dogs often preferring to spend time alone or with select family members rather than with other animals. However this breed is very active and needs plenty of daily exercise to keep happy.

The dense coat requires a lot of thorough grooming to prevent knotting to happen, this can be uncomfortable for the dog and cause itchiness. Keeping regular vet visits is also important to prevent issues with their skin and eyes from occuring.

Overall this breed is a perfect companion for those who are looking for a protective but self-sufficient companion, but someone who is also willing to commit to the training and care needed for this dog.