Double Coats in Warm Weather

There can not be enough said about the importance of brushing your dog every day. Especially, if it is double coated. Many "winter" dogs have double coats.

To name a few of these breeds: Husky, Akita, Malamute, German Shepard, Great Pyreneese, and Saint Bernard on the large dog side.

American Spitz, Pomeranian, Scottish Terrier, West Highland Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Schnauzer, Shitzu, Yorkie, and Bichon are a few of the smaller dogs with double coats.

 You can keep your dog trimmed short or long it is a personal preference, but shaving it short could put your dog at risk of sun burn.

The best methods for keeping your double coated dog cool during the heat is to ALWAYS have cold water available, hang around the shade when you're outside, and keep your dog brushed out.

The andis deshedder (basically furminator but cheaper)is amazing and really helps to pull the undercoat. You can find recommendations on the furminator site for how often to use it. De-shed tools for double coated dogs be found practically anywhere.

So just to recap...

 

WATER

 

 

PLENTY OF SHADE

 

 

DE-SHED With DE-SHED Tools

 

 

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