Today's big transformation.*
* I do not support shaving double coated dogs. This was a comfort groom. This girl was completely matted/pelted, to the point her skin was bruised. There was no saving the coat.
@JeSsA Awww! I'm glad you were able to help her!
Out of curiousity, would you mind educating us a bit on not shaving double-coated dogs?
@AskTheDevil Sure! That double coat does a job. Contrary to what one might think, in the summer months, those double coats protect the dog from the heat. In the winter, they do the opposite, working to help insulate and keep warm. Double coats have 2 different coat types, each with a purpose. Shaving increases heat related risks, sunburn, as well as ruining coat texture, not growing back correctly, or at all, & risk if developing alopecia
@JeSsA Thank you!
As I understand it, it's sort of like how desert people sometimes wear body-covering clothing, even dark clothing - it keeps the sun and heat on the clothes instead of _you_.
@JeSsA An acquaintance of mine lives in Arizona, and has a Great Pyrenees. Other than not having a dog with a coat like that in Arizona, what do you recommend as best practice for keeping the dog safe and healthy, so that I can nag them?