I have a white Schnauzer. How do I get her beard white? It looks dirty all of the time. Help Please!?

Question

I have put her on distilled water and that has not helped.

Answer 1

I met a lady at a street faire, and her Schnauzer's beard was so white, that I just had to ask her.. She said she just uses Pamper's Baby wipes after each meal or treat, and it does the trick...Sounds just too simple, but it sure was working for hers!

Answer 2

Oh good gracious - Schnauzers aren't supposed to be white.
Perhaps this is one of many reasons why

They make a product for white dogs for their tear stained faces- I imagine it would work well for her beard too - it's the saliva that's causing it to stain. But most bearded dogs get a dirty face because it's always wet and then everything adheres to it.

Answer 3

Use peroxide you know the kind you find in the brown bottle Hydrogene Peroxide and get some cotton pads and wipe her beard daily you want it to be wet and when you bathe her be sure to use Mrs. Stewarts Blueing that you buy in the laundry department use it as you would for your laundry. Use it as a rinse and don't rinse out. Your dogs coat will get whiter and stay whiter. Careful make sure the blueing is very light or your dog will be BLUE

Answer 4

I just googled white Schnauzer and yes they are out there. They are extremely cute although I had never seen one before. I would try the pet stores to see what products they have, or check with your Groomer.

Answer 5

White fur gets stained from saliva. Also staining occurs below the eyes (from tears), at vulva or prepuce (from urine), under the tail (from feces), ear canal openings (from ear moisture). Basically any body fluid or moisture can cause staining of white fur. Some shampoos have "blueing" agents in them for this purpose...but its a lifelong, constant battle. Most people just give up and let it be brownish stained.

Answer 6

First check if it actually is dirty all the time. If it's just the natural color of her beard, and it really bothers you that much, next time you go to your vet or groomer, you could have them bleach it (if they offer it) or cut it, so it isn't as noticable. Thanks for letting me help :-)

Answer 7

There are products at pet stores. Talk to groomers. They have tips and tricks for everything. Ask them about rinses. My friends showed dogs and they have all sorts of rinses to enhance coat color.