How to Groom a Black Pekingese

Brush your Pekingese daily or every other day with a wide-toothed comb, carefully untangling any knots.

Follow the combing with a soft bristled brush to work out smaller knots and loose hair. The Pekingese can shed quite a bit, so you may have to clean the brush frequently as you go.

Use a damp cloth to wipe around the dog's eyes and in the small creases of its face. Dog wipes are also available which are treated with a mild, dog-safe cleaning agent to help remove dust and dirt from these areas.

Use the clean side of the damp cloth to wipe down the entire dog down, going in the direction of the coat and moving from the dog's head to its tail. This is especially helpful in black or dark colored Pekingese, as it removes surface dust and dander which can be much more visible on dark coat colors.

Wipe out the dog's ears with a lightly damp cotton swab. Make sure to do this gently, especially if your Pekingese struggles, to avoid damaging his ears.

Trim any excessive hair that falls below the floor line on the dog's feet to prevent him from walking on it and matting the fur.

Use a sharp pair of dog nail clippers to trim the dog's nails once every two or three weeks.

Give your Pekingese a full bath with a dog safe shampoo at least once per month, followed by a thorough brushing.