| A double coated breed has an undercoat- wooly and insulating.
Then, it also has a protective coat composed of guard hairs.
Double coated breeds must be carefully groomed to the skin at least once per week to prevent mats.
My dog is a double coated breed, so that is why I have experience.
You will need a slicker brush, a pin brush, a flea comb, a water bottle to wet the coat before grooming.
You must never shave a northern breed of dog, such as huskies, malamutes, samoyeds, etc even if it is hot outside, or easier on you.
Their coats provide protection from both the heat and the cold, insects, water, mud, sticks, etc.
Plus, if you shave them, their coats will never grow back in the same way again.
You must groom from the rear to the front, making sure that oxygen reaches the undercoat. This will prevent skin problems and mats in the hair. You must be especially careful in areas behind the ears and also on the tail bed (Huskies have tails that curl over their backs. Where it lays on that fur, is especially prone to mats).
This is no easy task. Especially if you have a stubborn, very engergetic and independent minded dog, which huskies are. My dog is the same way, although keeshonden are more pliable then huskies in regards to training and obedience.
You must make your pet enjoy the experience, as frustrating as it frequently will be for you as a double coated dog owner. | 
