Siberian Husky
Every summer someone asks us to shave their Husky. We say no, and so does Dogs NSW. The Husky coat is built to work in heat as well as cold. What it needs is washing and deshedding, about every eight weeks.
- Coat type
- Long Double
- Groom every
- 8 weeks
- Brushing at home
- Line brush twice a week
- Shedding
- Huge, once or twice a year
- Watch for
- The coat blowing out in clumps
- Time in the salon
- About 60 minutes for a Luxe Wash and Dry
What the coat is doing
A Husky has a harsh top coat over a thick soft layer. The soft layer is dense enough to stand the coat off the body. Air sits in the gaps. Dogs NSW answers the clipping question straight: the soft layer works as insulation, keeping a Siberian warm as well as cool. Once or twice a year the whole soft layer comes out. Owners call it blowing coat. It is not subtle.
Why eight weeks
Eight weeks is about washing, not cutting. A Husky coat is clean by nature and sheds dirt well. What it does not shed is the soft layer. A bath and a long warm dry pull it out in clouds. We keep going until the comb runs clean. Heat is the other reason to stay on top of it. A study of NSW dogs linked more deaths to hot days, with a double coat among the risks.
We do not shave a Husky. We do not shave a double coat. It works both ways in the heat, and it can grow back patchy.
Home care between grooms
- Line brush twice a week. Lift the coat with one hand and take a thin line at a time, starting right down at the skin. Brushing the top misses what is packed underneath.
- Work the neck, the chest and the back of the thighs. The coat is thickest there.
- When the coat blows, brush outside and daily. On hot days, keep walks to early morning. Keep water in reach.
Line brushing, shown by iGroomHub, our partner. This is how our groomers brush, and it is the way to do it at home.
What you need at home
- Undercoat rake
Pulls out the soft layer underneath. That is the hair that ends up on your floor.
- Slicker brush
This is the brush you line brush with. Follow it with the comb.
- Shampoo and conditioner
A proper wash loosens the dead hair so the dry can lift it out. Our range is made with chemists: 100% natural, vegan and palm oil free.
What we do for Huskies at WOOOF
Most Huskies book a Luxe Wash and Dry with Deshedding. That is a bath, a full dry, ears and nails, and a proper deshed. It takes about 60 minutes. We use warm air and time. Nothing is clipped. If you came in wanting a summer shave, this is the thing we do instead.
What a Siberian Husky groom costs
Set to a large dog with a long double coat. Book the longer slot when the coat is blowing. It takes us twice as long then.
Showing the lowest prices, for a large dog with a long double coat. Pick your dog’s weight and coat to see their price.
Add to any service
- Teeth Brush$30
- Nail Trim$25
- Nail filing$15
- DemattingFrom $34quoted on arrival
- DesheddingFrom $34quoted on arrival
Specialist grooming and programmes
Grooming that is priced after a conversation, a consultation, a coat assessment or a programme rather than a standard slot.
Happy Puppy Club
Short, positive sessions that teach a puppy the salon is a good place, so their whole grooming life is easier. Start any time from their first vaccinations.
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Spa treatments
Hydrospa and therapeutic treatments for coat, skin and muscular health, for itchy skin, dull coats, and older dogs who feel their walks the next day.
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Hand stripping
Terriers and Spaniels whose coats are better hand stripped, or stripped and clipped. Duration and price depend on the coat.
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Asian freestyle groom
Soft, sculpted, toy-like styling by an award-winning stylist: rounded faces, fuller legs, even braids. For smaller dense or curly coats groomed every 4 weeks.
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Please give us 24 hours if plans change. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean we cannot finish the groom booked.
Safe handling fee
A $30 safe handling fee applies where a dog needs two groomers or extra time to stay safe and comfortable. We always call you first.
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Common questions
How often does a Siberian Husky need grooming?
Every eight weeks, and more often while the coat is blowing. The job is washing and deshedding, not cutting.
Should I shave my Husky for summer?
No, and Dogs NSW says the same. The soft layer works as insulation, keeping a Siberian warm as well as cool. Book Deshedding instead and keep walks to the cool part of the day.
Where this comes from
Dogs NSW, Siberian Husky. The page asks whether to clip a Siberian and answers no. "Their undercoat acts as insulation, helping to keep them warm as well as cool."
Tripovich and others, Feeling the heat, Australian Veterinary Journal, 2025. A study of NSW dogs from 1997 to 2017. Deaths rose about 0.6% for each degree above 25°C, and 9.5% on days over 32°C. A double coat and a body weight over 15 kg were listed among the things that raise the risk.
RSPCA Australia, Why and how should I groom my dog? Brush knots out before they turn into mats.
RSPCA South Australia, The complete guide to grooming your dog. Poodles, poodle crosses and wiry haired terriers need regular combing. Trapped hair can cause ear and eye infections.
WOOOF groomers are not vets. We tell you what we see on the table and send you to your vet. Nothing here is vet advice.