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colliehauler
Explorer III
Apr 03, 2015

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 them out of the sun until they get some hair back.

Anyone else shave their dog's for summer?
  • Campinghoss's avatar
    Campinghoss
    Explorer II
    Apr 03, 2015
    We give Lucie our small dog a short cut but not shaved for summer. Lucky the rotty/shepard mix has a dense undercoat so we give him a trim but not shaved. Our groomer does not recommend shaving either one due to sunburn.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Apr 03, 2015
    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
  • GypsySeniors's avatar
    GypsySeniors
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2015
    I have a Collie...my second... I was told by our groomer to never shave them...their skin needs some protection which shaving does not provide...my groomer does give my Sadie a puppy cut which is comfortable for her but longer than being shaved...she gets the cut in June and by Sept. Her coat has grown in beautifully.
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    GypsySeniors
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2015
    colliehauler wrote:
    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 them out of the sun until they get some hair back.

    Anyone else shave their dog's for summer?

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