Some dog breeds just don't need to be shaved...
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No wonder there is no smooth coated papillon...
I used to say that, too, but now I don't believe that because think of the dogs that are best for people with allergies--most are dogs that require a lot of grooming and have that type of coat. If someone still wants a dog, I think it's just fine to get it's fur cut down. Also, maybe the personality of the breed and everything else is just perfect for the person. It's a little silly to not get the breed just because of its coat type
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I get this... and I dont expect most people to keep a yorkie in a show cut with hair down to the floor... it is close to impossible to keep up with hair like that... by all means keep the dog in a short or "sport" cut...but I dont agree with having a dog shaved all the time... they have that hair for a reason to protect them from the elements... heat, cold, sun, etc. I see people walking around in sub 30 degree weather with their 100% shaved dog with no coat on... its like I wouldnt walk around naked why should the dog?
someone in my training class has a puli (dog with the dreads) who she shaved completly..
whats the point of getting the dog, who she paid ALOT FOR, and then getting rid of such a special trait?
she said it was because of the heat in miami when they go for walks
i wonder if it will grow back the same
whats the point of getting the dog, who she paid ALOT FOR, and then getting rid of such a special trait?
she said it was because of the heat in miami when they go for walks
i wonder if it will grow back the same
My mom used to do that to all of her dogs. I hated it. Tried to tell her that shaving a dog with a long coat does more harm than good. She always tried to convince me that they were much cooler in the summer with a short coat...
My golden has his booty shaved, not ubber short, but not long either. Helps me keep up with the matting that he tends to get. But I couldn't imagine shaving his coat during the summers because I thought he'd be hot...oy...
My golden has his booty shaved, not ubber short, but not long either. Helps me keep up with the matting that he tends to get. But I couldn't imagine shaving his coat during the summers because I thought he'd be hot...oy...
We used to shave Daisy (RIP), my sister's maltX. We did it ourselves because the only groomer in town had a bad rep.
We lived in hugley hot/humid temperatures though and her whole demeanor changed when she was clipped off. She got all bouncy and puppy-ish again.
When it was all grown out (sitting in a flower pot)
All clipped off, sorry not a good pic. But we always left her moustache, her tail and her ears on and only trimmed her eyebrows. It Suited her, she looks great./
We lived in hugley hot/humid temperatures though and her whole demeanor changed when she was clipped off. She got all bouncy and puppy-ish again.
When it was all grown out (sitting in a flower pot)
All clipped off, sorry not a good pic. But we always left her moustache, her tail and her ears on and only trimmed her eyebrows. It Suited her, she looks great./
Yeah, the shaved sheltie... not so good. Sanitary clip or shaving the stomach looks much nicer if you want to clip them.
I agree, though, Dizzy about the OES. They look awesome clipped down. Our neighbor has one they shave every summer. And poodles always look stunning in a very short retriever clip.
I agree, though, Dizzy about the OES. They look awesome clipped down. Our neighbor has one they shave every summer. And poodles always look stunning in a very short retriever clip.
