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Australian Shepherd hair care? Should their long hair be clipped in warm weather or left uncut yearound?
I've been told NOT to cut hair short but I see it done all the time. I've read that they have a double coat: a soft "down" layer under the long hair "overcoat". This down layer protects them from heat and cold. We need an expert opinion.
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You have come to the right dog!!! There is a special brush called a FURminator. It brushes out the undercoat so he wont burn up. Here is the link to the FURminator website:
yes the furminator is good for double or undercoat dogs.
But very expensive.
You can do is manually with an undercoat rake. pick one with shorter spikes as you don't want to cut their skin. Don't use lots of pressure and they work pretty good. I found one at petco and they are cheaper in the cat section:) they don't have many teeth on them. great for dogs with undercoats.
DO NOT SHAVE DOWN YOUR DOG :S I work at a grooming salon and we don't recommend it.
Yes aussies are a double coated breed if you shave them down the hair may not grow back the same way or maybe not at all. Their undercoat acts as an insulator in the winter and an airconditioner in the summer believe it or not its a common misconception that to make your dogs cooler you shave them. This can be harmful especially in summer they can get heat stroke sunburn etc. Just make sure you supply plenty of water and access to it. Always make she they have access to a shady spot and never leave them alone in a car.
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answered on 5/12/09.
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I am a an Aussie/Border Collie mix and my Mom was wondering the same thing! A groomer will do a shave but recommends good grooming to help remove any loose hair. It is expensive tho and my Mom is going to try the undercoat rake. ;)
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