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I have a 3 year old Bichon Frise and her fur is like tiny tight dense curls on her. I have to have her sheared every 3 months like a sheep. That's exactly how the groomer does it. I don't have her groomed for looks, but to help her from being too hot. Even in the winter she can over-heat and I've checked this out with my vet. My other dog Booker T is a Cockapoo X and he is only trimmed slightly to keep him neat (I NEVER get him sheared.) The other posters of course are correct, that some breeds of dogs should not have their coats sheared off because it helps to keep them cool ... Border Collies (a good suntan lotion should be put on their nose and also Border Collies need sun protection (not too much sun in a day) from the glare of the sun because Border Collies can have severe eye problems and possibly blindness), Collie dogs, Newfoundlands, etc. However, Husky breeds should be kept cool DON'T CUT THEIR HAIR, but be sure they have plenty of shade and lots of water. It's even OK to bring them into the cool house or into the basement where it's cool.
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A lot of people do it. But I don't suggest doing it in the winter. They need all that fur to stay warm. It would be like a human walking around naked in the winter. It won't hurt the dog to shave them or at least have them trimmed short and it will probably help with shedding.
Animals that normally have fur also need that fur in the summer to prevent heatstroke and sunburn. Some dogs have very thick fur and are meant to live in colder climates, sometimes a vet will recommend a trim or thinning of the fur during the summer, but never shaving. Ask you vet or a reputable pet groomer for suggestions that might work for your pet to reduce shedding. But, really at the end of the day if pet hair is an issue get an outdoor only pet or get something that isn't furry like a turtle or fish.
A lot of dogs, especially big dogs shed. If it is allergies that are bothering try changing the dogs food. I have a Chocolate Lab rotty mix and he sheds like crazy. I brush hm constantly and took him to a vet to see what i could do because i wanted to shave him. I Bought him this new food instead its called Natural Choice, its for dogs with allergies themselves and in two weeks of him eating it not only has he stopped shedding so much his coat is very shinny and soft now. So if all else fails p[lease don't shave the dog try switching foods!
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If you are doing it for allergies, I have heard that it is not the hair that causes the allergies but the saliva. The cat or dog licks themselves, the saliva dries and that is the dander. So I would think that even if you shave them, there are will still be allergy issues...if that is what you are trying to accomplish.
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For all animals with fur or pelts, that covering is their insulation, both from cold and from heat. Many people who wouldn't dream of freezing their dog in the cold winter will clip them naked in the heat of summer. This can leave a pet vulnerable to heat stroke.
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A dog's fur keeps them cool in the summer and protects their skin as well as protecting them in the winter. Some dogs naturally shed more than others. The best bet is to keep them regularly groomed, and go to a pet store that carries brushes especially made to reduce shedding.
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About shedding, no it does not help. you have shorter hair lying around. Brushing does help. This is the only thing that really works well in my opinion. you can also try shedding remedies, but i don't like this track myself. you can shave a dog's hair not all the way and it still has insulation, etc. blade attachments on dog clippers can help get an even and longish coat but nice trim ends for less risk of matting.
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I don't think it would make sense to shave your dog to prevent shedding because it will grow back and still fall out, even when short. My suggestion would to be to buy a special comb that takes the hair out from the undercoat, and it reduced shedding if you use this on a daily basis.
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It is the rate that a dogs hair falls out that makes it a "shedder" or "non-shedder". Long-haired dogs lose their hair less frequently than short-haired dogs (which is why their hair is short). Long hair just tends to be more obvious and visible. Cutting it will eliminate the long hair, but will not stop the shedding as the hair will still fall out at its usual rate.
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