How to Groom a Greyhound

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Cotton balls
Natural bristle brush
Coat conditioner
Scissors
Thinning shears
Skin cream

Step 1:
Remove tear stains from around the eyes with a moist cotton ball. There are tear stain removers you can buy at your local pet store if water doesn't work.
Step 2:
Comb the coat with a natural bristle brush. Greyhounds shed an average amount of hair.
Step 3:
Dry shampoo the dog as needed. Apply a final coat conditioner after bathing or dry shampooing. This helps keep your dog's coat looking sleek and smooth.
Step 4:
Use scissors to clip the whiskers if you desire. Make this decision based on personal taste, especially if your dog isn't a show dog.
Step 5:
Use thinning shears to get rid of stray hairs. Greyhounds should have a very short coat, so long stray hairs are very noticeable if you don't trim them.
Step 6:
Use cotton balls to prevent water from getting in to the dog's ears during bath. The Greyhound's ears are folded back which makes it easy for water to get in.
Step 7:
Put skin cream on the joints and any rough patches. Greyhounds tend to develop elbow calluses that you can treat or prevent entirely with a good, gentle cream.

Tips & Warnings

Give your Greyhound opportunities to exercise. They like to run and roam, as well as go on long walks. If you live in an apartment, make sure you give them enough time to exercise every day.
The life expectancy of this breed is 10 to 12 years of age.
Like many dogs, Greyhounds are prone to bloating. They are particularly in danger of it because of their deep chests. It's a good idea to feed them two or three small meals every day rather than one large one.

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