Why do dogs smell?
Like you and me, every dog has its own traditional smell. It is usually produced by sebum, an oily secretion produced by the sebaceous glands.
Under normal conditions, this odorous substance creates a protective barrier on the animal's skin, gives shine to the coat and maintains its waterproofness. However, if you don’t take care of your dog’s skin, particles of fat begin to accumulate, then break down and, as a result, smell bad. And the “dog smell” can be aggravated by bacteria, yeast and fungi that live on the animal’s skin and fur.
The severity of the odor is also influenced by: