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Caring for a Spanish Greyhound
- Maintenance: Brush once a week to remove excess moulted hair and bathe monthly to keep clean.
Grooming: Shorthaired breeds should not be clipped as they renew their coats. You can help by brushing the coat with a rubber mitt or brush to remove the excess hair and reduce shedding at home.
Special Attention: Pay extra attention to the pet's elbows as the skin there is prone to drying and cracking. Also keep an eye on any skin folds which can trap dirt and bacteria that can lead to irritation.
Recommended Grooming Appointments: A monthly bath is sufficient to help out with the shedding of this breed, make sure to use a moisturising shampoo to benefit both hair and skin.
Do you want the best care for your Spanish Greyhound?
Here are 3 easy steps to follow for the best results:
1. BRUSHING
- With their short coats, Spanish Greyhounds undergo two major moults during Spring and Autumn.
- If you brush this coat weekly with a rubber brush you will reduce the amount of hair shed at home.
- During the heavier shedding seasons, pin rakes can be more useful to remove any trapped hair in the coat.
- De-Shedders can help control excess undercoat, but be mindful that there should be enough undercoat left to protect the pet from the cold and heat.
Brush for a Spanish Greyhound
Artero Laika is perfect for shorthaired dogs to help remove loose hair whilst also keeping the coat shiny and healthy.
Rake for a Spanish Greyhound
Artero Echo is designed to help remove excess loose hair and any trapped undercoat, especially if the grooming is infrequent.
De-Shedder for a Spanish Greyhound
Artero Golf is the de-shedder to be used to remove the moulting hair and the undercoat without cutting the needed cover hairs.
Rake for a Spanish Greyhound
Artero Floki is used to remove the undercoat which if left alone can accumulate and can cause discomfort for the pet.
2. BATHING
- Bathing is essential to maintain the Greyhounds hygiene and keep them clean and smelling good.
- It is recommended to bathe them once a month not only to clean them but to provide hydration and nourishment to the coat which promotes healthy hair and skin.
- A trick to remove all the shedding hair is to finish of your bath routine with a good conditioner, the extra moisture helps to ease loose or trapped hair from the coat which can then be easily rinsed away.
- If you are unable to bathe the pet there are rinse-free options that allow you to still groom your pet and keep them clean.
Detox Shampoo
Artero Detox is the perfect solution to clean and soft coats. The active carbon deeply cleans without drying or damaging the coat.
Protein Vital Conditioner
Artero Protein Vital hydrates all types of hair from root to tip leaving it soft and shiny.
Bath Gloves
Artero Plis Plas, are wet gloves used to give a quick clean to your dog no matter where you are. The Aloe base nourishes the coat and leave a light fragrance behind.
Deodorant
Artero Sniff, after a bath or between baths to neutralise any potentially bad odours on the dog.
3. HYGIENE
- Maintaining the hygiene of the Spanish Greyhound's ears is crucial to avoid irritation and itching.
- One of the most common causes of visits to the vet are tartar problems, which can be controlled by regular tooth brushing.
- Dogs with dark coats exposed to the sun need sun protection to prevent damage such as dryness and loss of colour.
- The nose and pads of the hairless Spanish Greyhound require special care to prevent erosions and wounds.
Ear Cleaner
Artero 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.
Solar Block
Its important to use Artero Block. to protect our pets from overexposure from the UV rays. This can cause dryness and faded colour in the coats.
Tear Cleanser
Artero Pretty Eyes is the solution for brown stains around the eyes on lighter coloured coats. With continued use it 100% eliminates the stains.
Breath Spray
Artero X-Mint is ideal to eliminate bad breath whilst also providing protection to the teeth and gums.
Ear Dips
After using the Aurigel, follow with Ear Dips to clean off any excess, remaining dirt from the surface of the ear.
Repair Cream for Nose and Paw Pads
During colder and dryer seasons exposed, hairless skin is more prone to cracking which can lead to wounds, using Artero Dfender, you will build the skins defence against this.
What is the Spanish Greyhound like?
This is originally a Spanish breed known for it's speed and running ability. They are tall, slender dogs with a light bone structure and long, muscular legs that allow them to run at impressive speeds.
Although they are very active dogs and need a lot of exercise and physical activity, they are also very calm and affectionate to their owners. They love to be close to their owners and very protective of them, however they can be shywith strangers and find it difficult to socialise with other dogs.
The Greyhound is an intelligent dog and easy to train, but it is important to keep in mind that they are very sensitive dogs and can suffer from anxiety and stress if they do not receive enough attention and affection. Therefore, it is important to provide them with a stable and safe environment, and make sure they have enough quality time with their owner.
