Dogs that have issues breathing like Shih Tzus may also benefit from a summer cut as it can help keep them from overheating and is just easier to maintain thanks to the shorter length.

Should you cut your dog's hair in summer. Puppy cut for adult Sheltie for summer. In winter this undercoat can be so thick you may have trouble finding your dogs skin. Without the undercoat air can circulate through the guard.

By Ronna58 Fri Jun 03 2011 731 pm. However proper grooming should be a year-round practice. To go directly to the topic of this blog cutting long and curly HAIR on those breeds even cutting it short should not cause damage.

Thank you for subscribing and sharing. If you prefer not to cut your pets hair thats fine. The Truth About Clipping a Dogs Coat.

In summer your dog should shed his soft undercoat leaving just the guard hairs. If you want to shave down your Poodle or Shih Tzu and can protect it from the elements using other tools such as a jacket of sorts you will not cause any long term problems for your dogs coat and skin. With this BASIC GROOMING Tutorial.

We always go short but partly because she loves to swim in the pool and then shes on the beach when we visit my parents and she loves the sand and water. Pet parents should also remember to provide a shady area when taking your pet. Remember to regularly brush your dogs fur and bathe them frequently as clean brushed fur allows for better air circulation.

Dogs with thick coats naturally shed so they have lighter coats in the summer. In this AnimalWised video we are going to show you How to Cut a Dogs Hair. Its worth mentioning that many vets recommend daily brushing as the best way to prevent knots in your pets hair.