Grooming the Pug

[Riding Hulio]

What would you experts use to groom a pug? As some of you have read I am "test driving" an pug. I had him come home with me for the weekend and then his owners picked him up on sunday, for the week then I will take him again for the weekend, then decide if he and us will work together! Whew, sorry had to explain! Anyways, I cannot believe how much this dog sheds!!!!AAAAGHHHHHH from two shih-tzu's who shed minimal this is awful!!! I g avehe dog, Wicket a bath, and used a slicker brush on him, but the fur just wouldn't stop coming out. now from what I have read and understand they have a shorter fluffier coat underneath a longer smooth top coat. What is the best tool(s) to help groom this pup?

Thanks all for listening!!!!!

[Riding Hulio]

C'mon dog lovers!!!! Somebody must know of some sort of magical tool that abolishes the flying fur!!!!

[Luvmyjob]

The best tool for shed maintenece is a rubber brush. There are many sizes.shapes even rubber glove mitts. Try Pro dog supplies or a pet store, they're easy to find. You'll never rid all the shedding hair but daily brushing will diminish the amount shed in your home.

[Riding Hulio]

Thanks Luv!

[barnjess]

I dont know about pugs, but I have short haired dogs, i use a normal rubber glove to get rid of all those loose hairs, you need to do it outside because there will be loads, i just rub the fur the wrong way then smooth down and the hairs cling to the glove

[micki]

Is this the same dog you said had dry skin? My pugs are black and not as thick coated as fawns, I have some shedding but never bad unless blowing coat from childbirth. Rubber gloves work great and are easy to use,LOL. I really question the bad shed, dry skin connection, better diet and a vet visit sound neccesary. Congrats on the new baby and remember he is not going to be anything like a Shihtzu and I can say that I have both, total opposites. But no less adorable. oh,just thought of this try vacuuming him, one dog likes it some hate it.

[Riding Hulio]

Thanks Barnjess! Micki- I am also thingking that there is a connection between the dry skin and shedding, his owners have him on science-diet, and have been informed that it is a low quality food, not to mention it's also low cal. I will be switching him to nutro. I will def try the rubber gloves! thanks guys.

[Aria]

Have you tried a supplement to help reduce shedding? I know my vet carries some, and i use if on my Dane, who shedds alot also. It seems tohelp specially when the weather changes. I also bathe him once a month to help with the furr. But the supplemtn works pretty well for me =)