So you have adopted your adorable Jack Russell Terrier. Everything is fine, except that it sheds a lot. You did not expect a Jack Russell hair loss problem when you adopted your dog. But now you realize that you can’t wear black, blue, or any other dark color without getting a lot of dog hair on your clothes.
And when you sit on the couch, you also wake up with dog hair. You are embarrassed when guests come because there is no place to sit. Don’t worry, I’ll share with you some Jack Russell shedding solutions so he can start wearing dark colors again and you and your guests can sit on your couch, dog hair free.
3 types of dog coats
Coat texture influences shedding. Depending on the type of Jack Russell you have adopted, they will have 1 of 3 coat types: smooth, wiry, or broken. Smooth-haired dogs shed much more than wire-haired or broken-haired dogs.
If you have a smooth-coated dog, that means the hair is a short single layer and lies close to the body. The fur sheds profusely, so when you wake up, you have hair all over your body, clothes, and furniture.
The Jack Russell Terrier Dilemma
Most dogs only need to be bathed every 2-3 months. But here’s the problem with this breed: it was born to hunt and burrow into the ground to catch its prey. He also loves to dig in the dirt. So if you have a dog that stays outside, you will need to bathe and groom him more often.
Jack Russell Moving Tip #1 Bathing
Grooming results are best when you have given your dog a bath. This breed does not need daily baths. You will dry out his skin if you bathe him too often. At the same time, you don’t want a smelly dog snuggling up next to you. So if your dog is prone to staying indoors, you can bathe him every 2-3 months.
But, if your Jack Russell gets out a lot and rolls around in the dirt, he will need to be bathed once a month.
Baths help the molting process
If your goal is to remove shedding, that’s not going to happen. The smooth-coated breed is a shedder. But you can minimize it. By bathing your dog before using grooming tools on him, you help break down grease and dirt, making grooming easier. Once you towel dry and start combing, any stray hairs will fall out easily.
Grooming Kit for Jack Russell Tip #2
After bathing your dog, pat him dry with a towel. I do not recommend using a blow dryer, as blow dryers are used for long-haired dogs. With smooth-coated dogs, you run the risk of burning them if the dryer heat is too high.
Now, once you have towel dried off, you need to brush your cute canine. Nor with any brush. Use a rubber brush, a bristle brush and a chamois. Here’s how to use each.
Use the rubber brush to get out your dog’s large stuff and dead hair. Do not pull or tug on your hair. Then use the bristle brush to remove the finest hairs and dirt. Chamois is used to polish your dog’s coat and give it a shiny appearance.
Jack Russell Shedding Tip #3 Daily Brush
Although this breed does not need to be brushed often, it sheds, which means it needs to be brushed daily. So use a rubber brush and a bristle brush to remove the fine stuff from your dog’s fur.
By using these grooming tips, your Jack Russell shedding problems will be solved. Dog care is only a small part of dog health care. For more dog health tips, read the dog health guide.
