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Smelly puppy. Mixed breed.

Posted: Jun 12, 2011

Went to shower yesterday and people had new pet puppy, mixed undetermined breed. It smelled so bad. They said puppy was bathed and they didn't know what to do about the odor. Someone said it was maybe the breed. Anyone ever heard of a breed of a dog just giving off an unpleasant odor?

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Yes - sm

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Bloodhounds have an unpleasant odor to them. I have one. You have to bathe them all the time. Really love the breed for their disposition, but that is what you have to deal with when you have one. You have to constantly wipe their faces from the drool and wash their faces and ears daily or they smell quicker. You definitely could tell if it had bloodhound in it by the distinct features.

Smelly Cat... - Oh, Smelly Dog...

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I immediately think of Phoebe from "Friends" and her ditty "Smelly Cat."

Any breed with skin folds might be "smelly" (yeast infections). Maybe the puppy has a skin fungus or parasites? Or, maybe the puppy had been sprayed by a skunk before "the human" brought him home?

I think the Basenji is odorless and does not shed.

Smelly puppy - anon

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Maybe the puppy has an ear infection. Ear infections in dogs can really cause an ugly smell. Check the ears to see if there is any brown, smelly debris. If so, off to the vet.

ask a pet supply store - dc

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There are pet shampoos/sprays you can use that work better than others. There could be a health issue worth taking care of, too.

Could be the food the pup is on - sm -

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We have a lab, stunk bad, finally figured it had to the dog food, switched her to Wellness, no more smell. Have since switched her to Iams due to need to save some money, and still no horrible smell. Some dog foods make the dogs smell more than others (comes out thru the dog's pores or something like that)

My dog turned fishy from her food - DirtyOldLady

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We had tried a new organic food on her, main ingredient was salmon, and after a few bowls she started stinking like an unwashed you-know-what. Even her poos smelled like the fish market. PeeYew coming and going. We actually took the unused portion of food back for a refund .. couldn't live with the odor she gave off.

re: Smelly dog - Cesar Milan- ified

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All dogs have anal glans that give off a musky stink, but usually only if they are clogged or infected will we smell them. The glands help them with the poop process too. Signs: licking, butt scooting across your carpet, butt rubbing on your leg, shoe... strong odor around behind and tail and secretions from anus.

When the gland is infected or clogged, you definitely have a very stinky and probably unhappy and itchy dog. With training from your vet, you can learn how to express this gland at home, and can do it when you bathe your dog.

There are NOT any specific stinky breeds, I mean like always skunky smelling. (yes certain breeds are smellier than others) All dogs get smelly depending on their environment, wellness, diet, activity level etc. If they are outdoor dogs, they ger more stinky. Basenji dogs are NOT odorless.

I agree with the ear infection suggestion also. That is a fact. Check out whosyadoggy.com about breed info. It may help. Hope your friend's dog is okay.

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