How Shaving Chihuahua Dog-You Need To Know

Shaving is a very important part not only for human beings but also for animals like chihuahuas. However, shaving is a very important part of grooming that can help you to make your small chihuahua neat and clean. Are you thinking about how to shave your chihuahuas hairs? I will discuss all these queries so be with me to know about it.

What is shaving?

The removal of hair from the body surface by using the razer is actually called shaving.

So shaving is a compulsory part for chihuahuas that can make them attractive and witty.

Shaving chihuahua

• Chihuahuas dog breed has two types of hairs long hairs and short hairs because some chihuahuas have long hair coats whereas some chihuahuas have short hair coats with various colors. The growth of chihuahuas hair depends on their parents.  We know that the chihuahua dog breed has small stature but this breed also needs to shave their fur and coat which is very important to make them fresh.

Development of double coat

• There are two types of chihuahuas: coats undercoat and outer coat which have the great role to save the chihuahua from cold and summer.

• Chihuahuas dog breeds have double coats which developed independently and their length is also very different. 
• They work to insulate the canine in the winter and prevent them from being cool in the summer.
• Proper shaving can easily damage the chihuahuas coat.

Reason to shave the chihuahuas hairs

1. There are a lot of reasons to shave the chihuahuas’ hairs because the chihuahuas’ hairs grow day by day. That is why trimming is very compulsory to make them charming.
2. Some people like to shave their chihuahua hair because they want to keep their chihuahuas body cool in the summer season. The chihuahuas also have the cool fur that can make them cool so deep shaving can be the cause of their chihuahuas  itching.
3. Trimming or shaving is very important for those chihuahuas who pronounce bald spots.

How to shave the chihuahua hairs

Are you thinking about how to shave a chihuahua’s hair?

You don’t need to worry about all suh kinds of queries because I will discuss all these questions.

• Firstly, a chihuahua’s owner should keep his chihuahua calm.
• Secondly, it is very important to keep your puppy in a comfortable environment.
• Spread the mat on the earth surface and keep the rake.
• Thirdly, during this process speak with your puppy and start showering.
• Always remember to support your chihuahua body and then start shaving.

These all processes can help you to shave your chihuahuas hairs.

Brushing before the chihuahua hairs shaving

Always brush the chihuahuas hairs before shaving the hairs that help you shave the hairs.

• You can use the pin brush before shaving the chihuahuas coat hairs.
• Use the mat before shaving the chihuahuas hairs.
• Before shaving, brush your chihuahuas hairs to get rid of the knots.
• Check your chihuahua body dryness and irritation before shaving.

Chihuahuas hairs types

Do you know how many types of chihuahuas hair there are?

I will discuss its types and also when chihuahuas owners need to shave the hairs.

Hairs types

There are two types of chihuahuas hairs,

1.Chihuahuas short hairs

• The chihuahuas who have short hairs are not needed to shave hairs but they are needed to trim the hairs that are under the paws and pads. 

2.Chihuahuas long hair

Shaving is very compulsory for long haired chihuahuas which make them beautiful and impressive. But deep shaving is not good for the chihuahuas.

5 Methods of chihuahuas long hair cuts

There are at least five methods about the long hair cuts of chihuahuas.

1.Present minimizing of chihuahua haircut

Do you have any idea about what is minimized?

It means to reduce the lower or smallest amount.

• The present reduction is designed to show the wonderful long coated chihuahua.
• This trim helps to make the chihuahuas look beautiful  by shaving.

2. The loin cut

• It trims down hairs of the chihuahuas body.
• Lion cut provides some styles around the chihuahuas head.
• The lion cut is very famous for this chihuahua dog breed to keep them cool.
• The experts advised to leave at least one inch of coat to avoid the sunborn.
• The lion cut gives the best an apple shaped head.

3.Just a trim

Let me tell you about what is just a trim?

• Shaving the hairs between the paws and pads is known as just a trim.
• It works to trim the surplus hairs around the paws.
• Many groomers trim the hairs which are under the chihuahuas belly.
• Few groomers trim the chihuahuas’ feathers hairs which are on the back of their legs.

4.The pet minimize

• The pet minimizing is that process which breaks the pet’s coat at least 1 to 2 inches from the hairs.
• Pet minimizing is very best only for those chihuahuas hairs who are under coat alone and leave the outer coat at least one inch. 

5.Au natural looks of chihuahua

This method is related to chihuahuas’ extra grooming which is not related to their hair cut.

• This process is not good for chihuahuas owners who like to groom their chihuahuas per week. So chihuahuas undercoat should not be trimmed per week.

Alternative shavings

1.Regular grooming

• Regulating grooming is very important if you do not want to shave the chihuahuas hair.
• Daily grooming is very important to keep the chihuahuas coat healthy and beautiful.

2.Grooming glove 

• Grooming gloves are very important for the chihuahuas fur because they help to clean the fur.

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Health issues of shaving

• Shaving can be the cause of various health issues that can damage the chihuahua coat.
• Shaving can also ruin the chihuahua coat permanently.

Skin infections

Skin infections are the cause of deep shaving.

1. It can be the cause of itching.
2. Shaving can be the cause of pain.
3. It can be the cause of skin allergy.

Conclusion

Shaving is a compulsory part of the chihuahua’s body because they need some extra care for grooming. Shaving can make them healthy and fit. It can also help to make them charming and impressive. But at the same time it can be the cause of skin infections. Hopefully you would be impressed after knowing the methods of chihuahuas shaving which can help you to make them charming.

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FAQs

1.Can I shave my chihuahua hairs?

Yes, but it is not recommended to shave the hairs of chihuahuas because it can be the cause of a sunburn.

2.How to shave the hairs that are around the chihuahuas toes?

Use the clipper to trim the hair that is around the toes and paws and pads.

3.Can long haired chihuahuas hair grow back if it is shaved?

Yes,Chihuahuas’ single coat can grow back if it is shaved.