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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Single-coated breeds (poodles, yorkies, wheaten terriers, etc) can be shaved with no ill effects. When you shave a double-coated dog, you are doing much more harm than good. The answer is to keep the dense undercoat combed out. Yes, it is time consuming. It's part of the "cost of doing business" of owning a double-coated dog, though.
Why you should not shave a double-coated dog.
Why you should not shave a double-coated dog.
