To Clip Or Not To Clip?

[Bjelkier]

Indeed, a rude troglodyte, for sure.

However, it is a myth that the dog's coat insulates it from the heat. If that were true, why do you think animals would shed their "winter" coats in summer?

Um ok...interesting theory there but yes it does insulate the body, working on your theory my Samoyeds, if meant to drop their entire coat to keep them cool, would drop the outer coat as well as the thick winter layer which they don't.

I have met a number of shaved Arctic breeds and I can tell you that they certainly did suffer when shaved.

Oh and quick EDT with Samoyeds the coat blow is not always seasonal, I know of a number of dogs that, in the middle of summer have their full coat. So saying they lose it to keep cool is not always true.

Edited January 15, 2010 by Wolfsong

[OSoSwift]

Tell that person to bugger off!