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Why you never shave a natural
coat
A "natural coat" on a dog is hair that grows to a certain length, and then
stops. Examples of some breeds with a "natural coat" include the Golden
Retriever, Husky, Shepherd, Lab, Pomeranian, Sheltie, etc.
If you shave the coat of these breeds, there is a 50% or more chance that
the fur will NOT grow back properly. Instead, it may grow back in patches,
leaving bald spots all over the dog. In addition, the texture of the dog's
coat will never be the same.
By shaving a dog's natural coat, you also increase its chances of getting
heat stroke and sun burn. The fur in a natural coat is meant to protect dogs
from the sun. As long as all the undercoat is removed and there are no mats
in the coat, the dog will not be overheated. Dogs sweat through the pads of
their feet, and not through their skin, like humans.
Shaving a natural coat is a lot more work, a little trickier, and it is
really hard on my equipment. The cost of the grooming will increase due to
the extra work.
The pictures below are examples of dogs that have had their coats shaved in
the past. Note how their fur hasn't grown in properly.
Pictures of Coat Problems
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