What causes rough Samoyed fur?
Expert Answer
Rough Samoyed fur can be caused by many factors, including improper washing, poor nutrition, pathogen infection, and poor management. Dogs need pet-specific shampoo; if a Samoyed uses unsuitable shampoo long term, it may irritate the coat and make it rough and dull.
In addition, if the Samoyed lacks protein, vitamins, and other nutrients, its coat may become rough from poor nutrition. Also, if its skin is infected by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, the coat may become rough and dull.
My Samoyed's coat went rough when I used the wrong shampoo and skimped on protein, and switching to a dog-specific formula plus egg yolk and salmon brought back the fluff. Causes are bad washing products, poor nutrition, or infection, so rule those out. Regular brushing also distributes oils. If the roughness comes with scaling or bald spots, that's skin disease, get a vet look, don't just shampoo harder.