Chow Chow Dog Clippers & Grooming Kits
How to Groom a Chow Chow at Home
Grooming a Chow Chow at home is very doable with the right routine and tools. This breed has a thick double coat with a plush undercoat and a fuller mane around the neck. Mats often form behind the ears, in the feathering on the hind legs, under the tail, and in the ruff. Regular coat care keeps skin healthy, reduces shedding around the house, and helps prevent hot spots.
Quiet, easy to control clippers make the process calmer for you and your dog. Masterclip clippers are designed to be low vibration and comfortable to hold, which helps nervous or first time dogs relax.
How Often Should You Groom a Chow Chow?
We recommend:
- Brushing 3 to 5 times per week, daily during spring and autumn coat blow
- A maintenance groom every 6 to 8 weeks that includes a thorough brush out, bath, de shed, nail trim, ear tidy, and sanitary trim
- Check high friction areas every few days for early tangles, especially behind ears and in the mane
This routine helps prevent painful mats and supports that signature lion like outline.
Basic Grooming Steps for Chow Chows
- Start with a full brush out. Work in sections from the skin out using a slicker brush and finish each section with a metal comb to confirm all tangles are gone.
- Use an undercoat rake on the trousers, chest, and tail to lift dead undercoat.
- Bathe with a gentle dog shampoo. Rinse thoroughly and dry fully to the skin. Damp undercoat can lead to hot spots.
- Use quiet dog clippers for sanitary areas, paw pads, and a light tidy on feathering if needed. Avoid shaving the body coat unless advised for welfare or medical reasons.
- Trim around the feet for a neat, cat paw finish and tidy long wisps under the ears and along the hocks with grooming scissors.
Best Dog Clippers for Chow Chows
Chow Chows have dense undercoats that can challenge lightweight tools. The right clipper gives you control for precise tidies without tugging at the coat.
Masterclip offers high performance clippers trusted by professionals and home groomers. Each model is tested for comfort, control, and coat compatibility.
Top Recommended Clippers for Chow Chows
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MD Roamer cordless clipper - ideal for noise sensitive dogs and quick sanitary or paw pad work
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Pedigree Pro mains powered clipper - great for persistent tidies on dense coats and longer sessions
Both options are engineered to glide smoothly and reduce snagging or heat build up during careful, methodical grooming.
Clipper Features for Chow Chows
- Quiet motor to reduce anxiety
- Compatible with A5 blades and comb attachments
- Lightweight body for better handling around the mane and trousers
- Available as cordless or mains powered models
Chow Chow Grooming Kits & Accessories
Beyond the clipper, a few essentials make Chow Chow coat care safer and more effective.
Popular Accessories for Chow Chow Grooming
- Slicker brushes and long tooth metal combs for line brushing to the skin
- Undercoat rakes for seasonal shedding
- Detangling or conditioning spray to reduce breakage
- Blade sets in a range of lengths and guard combs to customize your tidy work
- Nail clippers and styptic powder for quick, safe paw care
- Ear powder and gentle ear cleaner to help keep ear canals dry and tidy
Perfect for Chow Chows & Other Double Coats
These tools suit:
- Rough coat and smooth coat Chow Chows
- Spitz type and northern double coat breeds with heavy undercoats
- Any dog that sheds seasonally and needs regular de shedding
Blade and Coat Care Tips
- For sanitary trims, a size 10 A5 blade is a safe, common choice.
- For paw pads, a size 10 or 15 helps clear hair without excessive closeness.
- Use guard combs over a size 30 or 10 blade when you want to leave length on feathering.
- Always check blade temperature on your wrist. Switch or cool blades often during longer sessions.
- Do not clip the body coat short unless your vet or a professional groomer recommends a welfare clip for severe matting or medical reasons.
Common Questions From Chow Chow Owners
How do I manage the mane without losing the breed look?
Brush the ruff in layers from the skin out. Use a comb to confirm you are tangle free, then lightly neaten edges with thinning or straight scissors. Keep length while removing bulk from mats with a mat splitter or careful scissoring.
My Chow is blowing coat and hair is everywhere. What should I do?
Increase brushing to daily, use a detangling spray, and work an undercoat rake through the trousers, chest, and tail. Follow with a slicker and then the comb. A warm bath and thorough dry helps release undercoat.
Can I shave my Chow Chow to keep them cool?
Shaving is not recommended for healthy double coats because the undercoat insulates against heat and sun. Focus on removing dead undercoat, keeping the coat clean and dry, providing shade and water, and using cooling mats or airflow indoors.
Which clipper is best for dense Chow Chow coats?
For quiet tidies, the MD Roamer cordless is easy to handle around sensitive areas. For heavier work on dense areas, the Pedigree Pro mains powered clipper offers consistent power across longer sessions.
What blade lengths should I use on a Chow Chow?
A size 10 is a good sanitary standard. Use a 10 or 15 for paw pads. If you need to neaten feathering, pair guard combs with your A5 blade to leave length. Reserve very short blades for medical or welfare needs.
How often should I bathe a Chow Chow?
Every 4 to 8 weeks is typical, plus anytime the coat gets muddy or dusty. Always dry thoroughly to the skin to prevent moisture from sitting in the undercoat.
How do I prevent hot spots and skin irritation?
Brush to the skin several times a week, rinse shampoo completely, dry fully, and check areas that trap moisture such as the neck ruff and under the tail. If you see redness or oozing, contact your vet.
