Shaved all 3 Collies today
I don't normally shave them but last year they were hot and would develope hot spots. This year I went ahead and shaved them. You can tell they feel better but sure look strange. I will have to keep t...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:This was the problem the very long overcoat and very dense undercoat. They were already hot and it just turned spring. Bud's coat was so thick the only time he was comfortable was when it was very cold. My main concern is sunburn so I will keep them inside most of the day until it grows out a little. There not very attractive but comfortable.
Our Border Collie/Lab turns 15 this year.
She has the LONG overcoat with THICK DENSE undercoat.
We 'TRIM' her short every year since a puppy.....after the first time that I 'shaved' her and she got sunburn.
Don't forget to provide a blanket at night if temps still get cool
