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Chihuahua
Very short or short coat
Our advice on washing and caring for this breed’s coat: everyday care first, then the care that suits its particular traits.
Everyday care
Advice for the short-coated variety; for the long-coated variety, choose the Green Apple line instead.
Traditional line
Iv San Bernard recommendation
- Lemon shampoo for short coats · Traditional
- Lemon conditioner for short coats · Traditional
Or the Fruit of the Groomer line
Nice Pets advice based on coat type
- Black cherry shampoo for short coats · Fruit of the Groomer
- Black cherry mask for short coats · Fruit of the Groomer
In small sizes for home use
Do It Yourself line, entry-level prices
- Shampoo for short coats · Do It Yourself
- Conditioner for short coats · Do It Yourself
Between baths
- Moussette without propellant, no-rinse cleansing · Traditional
- Dry shampoo · Do It Yourself
How often? A bath every 6 to 8 weeks on average, and weekly brushing.
Care tailored to this breed
Cleaning around the eyes
The area around the eyes gets dirty easily in this breed (tears, dust). Gentle, regular cleaning prevents stains and crusts.
- Eye cleansing lotion · Traditional
Nice Pets advice based on the breed’s particular traits.
At the salon, your groomer can also use Iv San Bernard’s professional lines (Bianco e Nero, Vanesia, Zeolithe), reserved for groomers.
Any questions?
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