since its summer and getting hot: dont shave ur huskies/any double coated dog
Wait how come?
its because theyre double coated and if you shave them that coat will never grow in correctly again. it will permanently mess up their ability to thermoregulate bc they dont have their different fur layers to insulate them or use for sun protection. heres a link going into a little more detail why
Shaving your husky can actually raise the chances of it suffering from heat stroke! The best thing to do in summer months is to comb out the undercoat that’s already shedding on its own using a rake. It looks like this:
This takes time. If you don’t have time to maintain their coat, don’t get a husky. On a side note, the Furminator grooming tool seems popular, but can cause damage to the coat if overused or used improperly. Do your research before using it.
This is so important!!! We had people ring in doggos whose double coats were shaved and they were so overheated! It’s because the coat grows back improperly!!!! Don’t shave your double coated doggos!!!!
They also lose their smooth shiny coats and you’ll be left with a rough bumpy coat that makes your doggos not feel good! Our animal science class had a Class Dog who was an Australian Shepard, the owners were landlords for the teacher and so our teacher brought the dog in everyday for the first few months. His coat had been shaved down and it was very ragged and was a pain to take care of and often left him unhappy. The owners did it due to the mud and whatnot that would cover him on their fame but still,,, please don’t shave your double coated doggos;;; please!
What dog breeds are double coated? I have a pomeranian and a cavalier poodle mix..I’ve only had the pom trimmed up
Pomeranians are among the double coated breeds, I am sorry to say. Your other dog should be fine, as poodles are common dogs to be shaven and trimmed, as are cavaliers.
You need to be very careful with your Pom and make sure they’re not out in the sun exposed for long periods of time. You have to start paying more attention to their skin in general.
****Dog Breeds With Double Coats
There are many double coated dog breeds on the planet and all of them are gorgeous. From working dogs right through to toy breeds, some boast easy maintenance coats whereas others need a lot of grooming to keep things looking good. However, the one thing you should never do is shave a dog with a double coat because you would take away valuable protection.
What is a Double Coat? Dogs with double coats boast and undercoat and an outer coat. In short, their coats are made up of long, guard hairs under which there is a denser, woollier and usually much softer undercoat. The denser the undercoat happens to be, the fluffier a dog’s coat tends to be and the more grooming they need to prevent tangles and mats from forming.
The outer guard hairs serve to repel any moisture and they help get rid of any dirt whereas the softer undercoat acts more as an insulation that keeps dogs warm during the colder winter months and cooler when the weather is hot in the summertime. As such, a double coat should never be shaved because it takes away the barrier that protects dogs from the damaging UV rays of the sun.
Breeds that Boast Double Coats Spitz type dogs all boast double coats and the majority of these attractive looking canines having been bred as working and herding dogs. However, there are some toy breeds which also boast double coats and these are included in the list below:
If someone did shave a dog with a double coat, is there a way to make it better? Or has the damage been done? My mother shaves our golden retriever all the time. It’s stressing me out to know it might be too late for our poor boy…
The damage has already been done. I would advise you, just as I did @purple-cola, to keep a good eye on your pupper’s skin and be sure to keep him cool and away from the sun or any extreme temperature for that matter. His coat won’t grow back the same and might even grow back worse some times so please keep an eye on that. And please don’t feel too bad, perhaps just inform your mother and keep a good eye on him together, okay? Now you at least know for future reference!
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