To shave or not to shave?

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by hallix on 08 March 2009 - 15:03

It's nearly summer and since I'm in Texas it means it will get pretty hot. I don't know if I should get my dog shaved or if I should just take a shedding rake to her every few days. Thoughts?

by eichenluft on 08 March 2009 - 16:03

A GSD? Shave? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Rezkat5 on 08 March 2009 - 16:03

NO!

Though I've threatened to do so on my older girl. LOL

No shaving!

Kathy

by AnjaBlue on 08 March 2009 - 16:03

Never shave a dog! The coat provides insulation in both hot and cold weather. Keep her groomed (she should shed most or all of her undercoat ) provide plenty of fresh drinking water, and if she is outside she must have access to shade. I live in Colorado, and while we don't get much in the way of humidity it can get very hot here too..... my guys have a kiddie pool which they really like - they will jump in and out, and sometimes just soak in it . It's an inexpensive purchase and well worth it! I also have a dog door - so they can be in or out as they choose.

by Q Man on 08 March 2009 - 16:03

I think just like my dogs would think...NEVER SHAVE...

~Bob~

by hodie on 08 March 2009 - 17:03

What are you thinking? Have you ever had a GSD before? OR a dog?

by Two Moons on 08 March 2009 - 17:03

We used to shave a mixed breed dog when I was a kid, she looked like a lion with a puff of fur at the end of her tail and an unshaven face. I can't say it helped her stay cool, thats not how it works.

by sueincc on 08 March 2009 - 17:03

Don't shave, use that shedding blade or a rake to get all the loose hair out.

by Two Moons on 08 March 2009 - 17:03

WE just let the hair pile up on the rug, then the wife spins it and makes rugs.

by DKiah on 08 March 2009 - 18:03

No shaving!! Dogs have coats for a reason.. its not only thermal in the winter but also protection from the sun in the hotter months....
Provide adequate shade and shelter for any season and plenty of water....
Was a groomer for many years... surprising how many people think shaving the dog will stop shedding!! ridiculous!!

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