Arctic breed specialists
Husky grooming & de-shedding
Huskies are one of our favourite dogs to groom, and arctic breeds are our speciality. We take the loose undercoat out properly, with a deep hydrobath, a high-velocity blow-out and a careful brush-out, so you get your house back from the fur.
- Open 7 days, 9am – 4pm
- Bay St, Brighton-Le-Sands
Husky specialistsBrighton-Le-SandsUnderstanding the Husky coat
The Siberian Husky has a medium-length double coat: a soft, dense undercoat for insulation, under straighter guard hairs that shade the skin and shed dirt and water. Huskies shed steadily, then blow their coat, often around spring and autumn, when large amounts of undercoat come out over a few weeks.
A Husky coat should never need a haircut. What it needs is the loose, dead undercoat removed regularly, so the coat can do its job and the fur stays off your floors.
Our Husky de-shed, step by step
No shaving, no shortcuts. Just the loose, dead undercoat taken out properly.
1. Deep hydrobath
Shampoo and conditioner worked right through the thick coat to the skin, loosening the dead undercoat. We use premium Plush Puppy products.
2. High-velocity blow-out
Powerful drying that blows the loose undercoat out of the coat, and dries it properly, all the way to the skin.
3. Undercoat brush-out
Careful brushing to finish removing loose undercoat and tangles, keeping the guard hairs that protect the skin.
Prices are starting prices. The final price is confirmed after assessment based on size, coat & grooming needs.
A simple Husky grooming routine
| Most of the year | During a coat blow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brushing at home | 2–3 times a week | Daily |
| Professional de-shed | Every 6–12 weeks | At the start of the blow |
| Bath | When needed, or at a groom | Bath and full dry help release the coat |
A guide only. Every dog's coat is different, and we'll suggest what suits yours.
At home between grooms
- An undercoat rake is your best friend. Use it in small sections, right down to the skin.
- Check behind the ears, the armpits and the back legs, where tangles start.
- Keep sessions short and positive. Huskies have opinions!
- Book your de-shed when the blow starts, not halfway through.
Thinking of shaving? Please don't, at least not without a matting or medical reason.
Here's why double coats shouldn't be shaved.
Husky grooming: your questions
Should I shave my Husky for summer?
No, in almost all cases. A Husky's double coat helps insulate and shade the skin, and shaving can affect how the coat grows back. A professional de-shed removes the loose undercoat and is the better way to keep your Husky comfortable.
How often should a Husky be groomed?
Brush two or three times a week, daily during a coat blow, and book a professional de-shed every six to twelve weeks, with an extra visit when the coat starts to blow.
How long does a Husky de-shed take?
It depends on the coat's density, its condition and how long it has been since the last groom. Drying a thick double coat properly takes time, and we never rush it.
Do you groom Husky crosses too?
Yes. Husky crosses, Malamutes, Samoyeds and other double-coated breeds are all welcome. Every coat is assessed and groomed to suit the dog.
Huskies come to us from across St George
- Rockdale
- Kogarah
- Ramsgate
- Sans Souci
- Bexley
- Arncliffe
- Hurstville
- Kingsgrove
- Mascot
- Earlwood
- All areas
Address
287 Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216
Opening hours
Monday – Sunday
9:00am – 4:00pm
