Daily Care

The double coat, the blow, and what not to do

Two coats, two seasonal sheds, one giant misconception: never shave a Husky.

A Husky's coat is two layers: a soft, dense undercoat that insulates against cold and heat, and a longer guard coat that sheds water, dirt, and UV. Together they regulate temperature in a range from −76°F (−60°C) to well into the high summer if managed correctly.

Brushing

Routine brushing once or twice a week with an undercoat rake and a slicker brush is enough most of the year. Twice a year — usually spring and autumn — the dog will blow coat: handfuls of undercoat come out for several weeks. Brush daily during the blow, outside if you can.

Never shave

Shaving a Husky removes the temperature-regulating system. It does not keep them cool. It exposes them to sunburn, often grows back patchy, and sometimes never grows back fully. Cooling needs to come from shade, water, ventilation, and managed activity hours — not the clippers.

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