Specific techniques are needed when grooming your Siberian Husky because of their double-coat. The Siberian Husky breed has a woolly undercoat with a layer of longer, harsher outer coat that grows through the undercoat. This type of coat allows them to have insulation against the cold or heat. The male Siberian Husky will shed at least once a year and the female will shed their coat about twice a year. If there is high humidity or excessive heat then the shedding will be worse. Three to six weeks is the typical time period for the shedding process and then the new coat will start growing within the following three to four months.

You should groom your dog daily during the shedding period and regular brushing between those periods is necessary in order to take care of any excess loose hairs. By maintaining a weekly grooming pattern you can avoid the continuous shedding of hair that is common with other dog breeds. Read the rest of this entry »