Thanks for the question. I have 2 Chi's. they're my first. Always had dachshunds and never bathed them unless they got dirty, which was rare. I was under the impression that too many bathes caused dry skin. Also I can't stand wet dog smell and my 2 have that horrible smell. I never noticed it with dachshunds.
\ \ /\ Alice ( ) [email protected] .( ). Sent from my iPhone 5 > On Jul 4, 2013, at 7:40 PM, JD <[email protected]> wrote: > > OK so as you can see I am full of questions. Having had cats the past 18 yrs, > I've never had to give them a bath (cept once 16 yrs ago when one of them got > fleas from going to the vet). Other then that, I dont know how to bath my chi. > > should I take her to be professionally bath, or can I do it at home. > How often do you bath your short/smooth coated chi > If I do it at home, what shampoo do you recommend. > If I do it at home, should I use the tub, or the kitchen sink. > Any tricks to doing it at home so that she doesn't freak out. > Right now I'm wiping her down with doggie bath wipes, every other day. > > I'm also going to get her a T-shirt or two. Not just cause she'll look cute > dressed up, > but because when I start walking her outside, I dont want fleas and ticks to > jump on her. > Less of a chance that way. > > OK thanks > > JD > and Piper > > Sent from my Tardis > >
