Each breed of dog has a series of characteristics that make it distinctive from others and at Mascotissimas we have shown you the dogs that look like cats because of their personality, the most elegant dog breeds, the dog breeds that look like puppies all their lives and a long time. and so on.
But there are also a number of dog breeds that are characterized by their strong body odour, which on the other hand is something completely normal, although some people find it very strong. Let’s not forget that practically all dogs smell, although it is true that it can be accentuated at specific times (such as when they get wet from the rain or from spending a day at the beach) and even if they do not bathe them the times recommended by your veterinarian .
It is also important to learn to differentiate natural body odor from another odor that could be a symptom of an illness.
Dog breeds with a strong body odor
Shar pei
This dog of Chinese origin has its entire body and face covered with folds that are especially abundant and thick when they are puppies and in the juvenile stage. As it reaches adulthood, they soften or disappear in some areas, remaining more visible on the head, withers and neck.
They frequently suffer from some skin pathologies such as: pyoderma, pododermatitis, allergic dermatitis or cutaneous mucinosis, which is evidenced as small bumps or blisters that ooze mucin, on extremities or under the neck.
Basset Hound
Many of these dogs have a very bad odor because they have naturally seborrheic skin that predisposes them to contamination with bacteria and yeasts, which cause the bad smell.In addition, special care must be taken with their ears since, being so large, they sometimes even drag them along the ground and can catch many infections. If you don’t clean them frequently they can get infections.
Saint Bernard
This giant breed dog tends to drool a lot and causes certain parts of its body (such as the mouth, chest or legs) to give off a characteristic color. If you have seen the movie Beethoven you will remember how the father of the family complained about the smell of his dog and the amount of drool he left all over the house.
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a dog with many positive characteristics, but it is one of the strongest smelling dog breeds due to its dense, thick and oily coat.The Newfoundland collaborates in rescues and loves water, which also contributes to its stronger smell.
