When Samoyed puppies “blow” their coat, the majority of the undercoat sheds and is renewed. The old coat can come out in large clumps, leading to bald spots in some extreme cases. One can comb it deeply, with a metal comb, which will speed up the shedding process and allow the Samoyed puppies to regain its usual appearance more quickly. Often combing during a blow will be a great help in preventing matting.
Giving Samoyed puppies a bath is a somewhat time consuming process as the coat is semi-weatherproof and will take some time to get completely wet, then completely rinsed. The Samoyed coat should be dried with cool, forced air (which can be done with a canister dryer, shop vacuum or blow or kennel dryer) as water can be trapped in the very thick undercoat, has difficulty evaporating and may remain in the fur for some time, possibly leading to a “hot spot.” Drying the Samoyed coat will also reduce matting caused by dampness in the undercoat. It is important to rinse the Samoyed Puppies’ coat well, as any shampoo or soap left in the coat after bathing can lead to a “hot spot” or a fungal infection, which is difficult to cure without shaving the affected location. To keep the Samoyed puppies’ coat shiny, dedicated grooming and a healthy diet should not be overlooked.