Our current picks of dog shampoo
5 picks, updated 16 September 2026
Dog shampoo is the aisle where the claims get loudest, and the happy truth is that most dogs are well served by one mild bottle. The exceptions are fox mess, puppies and houses with several dogs to get through.
These five cover everyday washing, a puppy's first baths, a coat that has met a fox, a flea wash and a concentrate for big households. Your vet is the person to see about itchy or sore skin.
Our picks
- 1
Faith in Nature
Chamomile Dog Shampoo
Why we picked it
Most dogs need nothing more complicated than a mild wash. This one is pH balanced for dogs, free from parabens, silicones and SLS, and carries vitamin E for the coat. Faith in Nature list it as 99.5% natural origin ingredients and Vegan Society approved. It rinses out easily, which keeps skin comfortable after a bath.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Everyday muddy dog washes
- Price band
- £
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- 2
Animology
Fox Poo Shampoo, 250ml
Why we picked it
Fox mess is an oily thing, and Animology built this shampoo to break down dirt and oily substances and lift the odour with it. Pro-vitamin B5 and the conditioners built in look after the coat while it works, and the easy rinse formula gets it out quickly. Every owner of a dog that rolls should keep a bottle within reach.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Fox poo emergencies
- Price band
- £
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- 3
Animology
Puppy Love Shampoo, 250ml
Why we picked it
Puppy skin is thin and early baths set the tone for how a dog feels about washing for life. Animology make this one mild and pH balanced, suitable from six weeks old, with pro-vitamin B5 and conditioners built into the wash. The light puppy fragrance leaves the coat fresh, and one bottle covers the handful of washes a puppy needs.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Puppies from six weeks
- Price band
- £
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- 4
Wahl
Dirty Beastie Shampoo, 5 litres
Why we picked it
Concentrate is the sensible way to buy shampoo for a big dog, several dogs or a field between you and the back door. Wahl mix theirs at 32 parts warm water to one part shampoo, so a tub goes a very long way. The formula is free from parabens and silicones, and Wahl say it cleanses thick or matted coats and deodorises.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Big or multiple dogs
- Price band
- £££
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- 5
Animology
Flea & Tick Shampoo, 250ml
Why we picked it
This is the wash for a coat that has had fleas or ticks in it. Animology include neem and tea tree oil to help wash them out, with built in conditioners and pro-vitamin B5 to settle the coat. Easy rinse technology gets it out quickly. Use it with the flea treatment your vet recommends.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Alongside a vet flea treatment
- Price band
- £
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Side by side
| # | Pick | Type | Best for | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith in Nature Chamomile Dog Shampoo | Shampoo | Everyday muddy dog washes | £ |
| 2 | Animology Fox Poo Shampoo, 250ml | Shampoo | Fox poo emergencies | £ |
| 3 | Animology Puppy Love Shampoo, 250ml | Shampoo | Puppies from six weeks | £ |
| 4 | Wahl Dirty Beastie Shampoo, 5 litres | Shampoo | Big or multiple dogs | £££ |
| 5 | Animology Flea & Tick Shampoo, 250ml | Shampoo | Alongside a vet flea treatment | £ |
Questions people ask
Which dog shampoo gets fox poo out of a coat?
A dedicated fox poo shampoo, worked into the coat before you add much water, then rinsed hard. It is built to break down the oil that carries the smell, so the coat comes out clean in one wash.
Is concentrated dog shampoo worth it?
For a big dog, several dogs or a very muddy field, yes. Wahl dilute theirs at 32 parts water to one part shampoo, so a single tub covers a great many washes and lives happily in the utility room.
Why is my dog itchy after a shampoo?
Nine times out of ten it is shampoo left in the coat, so rinse twice and the itch goes. An easy rinse formula helps here, and your vet is the person to see if it keeps happening.