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Rose Filled the Old Washtub for Bath Day. The Fluffiest Dog in Town Got Very Wet.

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Suds float on the water, and a very damp Samoyed peers over the rim of the tub. Rose kneels in the sunny backyard beside an old galvanized washtub, her knit cardigan sleeves pushed back, scrubbing gently at Yeti's chest with a blue washcloth. His usually fluffy white coat is plastered into soggy points, but he's resting his front paws on the edge of the tub and looking out with a calm, almost cheerful expression. Laundry flaps on a line in the background, a rosemary bush and potted herbs line the fence, and a coiled garden hose waits nearby for the final rinse.

Samoyeds don't need frequent baths, since their coat naturally sheds dirt fairly well once it dries, but an occasional wash is helpful, especially before heavy brushing during shedding season. Use lukewarm water and a shampoo made for dogs, because products for people can upset the natural balance of a dog's skin. With a double coat this thick, the trickiest part is rinsing. Leftover shampoo can irritate the skin, so rinse far longer than seems necessary. Drying matters just as much. A Samoyed's dense undercoat can stay damp near the skin for hours, which can lead to hot spots or irritation, so towel off thoroughly and use a blow dryer on a cool setting if your dog tolerates it. Brushing as the coat dries helps remove loose fur. Never shave a Samoyed's double coat without guidance from your vet or a groomer.

Yeti may look like a drowned snowman right now, but after a good dry and brush, he'll be the fluffiest dog on the block once again.

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