Japanese spitz fur

[Monkeyspotz1]

I have only trimmed my Japanese spitzs fur. I haven’t cut it a lot just a very little bit. Is that fine or will his fur grown back uneven?

[Mairead]

I have no experience with longhaired dogs but there are owners and groomers here who will answer your questions.

They may need to know how old he is and whether he is desexed or not. A photo may be useful too.

[_PL_]

Not an expert, But a light scissor trim should be ok. But a clip/shave of a spitz coat is not recommended unless fully matted like some of our rescues that come in.  

 

Beau before, with a heavy coat.

 

 

 

Beau after a bath, blow-dry and scissor groom.

Edited November 17, 2023 by Powerlegs

[Dogsfevr]

I clip one of as a client regularly, but he has chronic health issues .

A light shape trim of tips wont end the world & clip off doesnt mean disaster BUT if the owner is not brushing weekly to the skin then problems can be created with horrid skin under matter coats,felted so bad the skin will take a beating being brushed out BUT even a matted coat once the layers taken off will still need to be brushed to get the last bit unfelted .
Often using a dryer to dry blow is great at helping move dead coat even some matting whilst being brushed 

 

[Rascalmyshadow]

Hi I’ve been grooming almost 30 years so have plenty of experience with these coats, you are best to scissor trim feet, pants, feathering and skirt but never clip the entire dog, it is very hit and miss on how it will affect the coat, there is a risk the coat will not grow back the same and it is often left harder to manage, I have also seen these types of coats grow back patchy, the older the dog the bigger the risk.

[Aspen]

I have never trimmed or clipped the body or tail of my Japanese Spitz. I love the fluff and it's what they're known for. I have seen so many cases where people do this, later regret it and find themselves waiting many months for the fur to get back to normal.

 

As far as trimming and clipping goes though, my groomer does his paw pads, feet and trims the back pants. I do get his behind done slightly just to prevent any poo getting stuck to his fur.