Many people who have a dog when summer arrives ask themselves a question: Is it good to cut dogs' hair in summer?The correct answer in most cases and for almost all species is a resounding no But there are some breeds and circumstances that advise a slight cut, never a shaved.
Continue reading our site and you will learn the reasons for this refusal, the exceptional situations and the best ways to keep your dogs cool during the summer.
Cooling Hair
The double layer of hair on your dogs insulates them from the cold; but it also protects them from the heat if their coat is free of dead hair, since it forms a layer of insulating air.
Consequently, brushing your dog daily during the summer will be the best way to keep it fresh by keeping its coat airy. During the winter a couple of times a week is enough, but daily combing during the summer is essential for the comfort and he alth of your dog.
Protective hair
The epidermis of dogs is very sensitive to sunlight. Without the protection of the hair, the dog would most likely suffer burns as a result of the sun's rays.
For this reason you should never shave any dog with a machine, as it would be exposed to sunburn and would spend much more heat than when covered with its natural fur.
When should you cut your hair?
Dogs whose hair can be cut
There are some breeds of dogs that usually have their hair trimmed throughout the year and therefore can continue with this routine come summer. These breeds are:
- Wire-haired fox terrier
- Airedale terrier
- M altese
- Havanese
- Schnauzer
- Yorkshire terrier
- Dachshund
- Cocker spaniel
The showdogs have strict rules about the configuration of their coat. The periodic profiling of its mantle is the work of reputable professionals. The Afghan hound is a good example of these circumstances.
Instead of cutting, better bet on caring
For a he althy coat, dogs should have their coat knots and tangles free. These elements gather all kinds of dead hair, mites and other parasites around them.
Freeing the dog from these problems is essential. Therefore, trimming the tangled areas a little will be convenient for the dog. A very thorough brushing will be necessary after the slight trimming. In cases of serious tangles, a visit to a professional canine groomer is highly recommended.
Where does the dog's hair get tangled?
Excursions through the woods or fields encourage entanglements. Spikes, spikes and other vegetables easily stick to the hair of medium and long-haired dogs. It is very convenient to brush the dog after an excursion.
The beach or the river also greatly influence entanglements, since during the summer dogs do not hesitate to bathe and then roll around in the sand. Bathing the dog when you get home is a must.
Don't forget that with the arrival of summer we must pay more attention to our dog keeping it cool on a regular basis to avoid heat stroke. To do this, we encourage you to visit our post and learn some tips for caring for a dog in summer.
It is also useful to remember that summer favors the appearance of external parasites. You should pipet your dog and check him regularly for early symptoms.
