short hair for summer?
 thanks, bridy and matie |
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| From everything I've seen with my own two eyes and read and heard from other owners, the "keep their hair long to keep them cool in the summer" idea is not right.
We kept our dog in a puppy cut all year round, longer in the winter, shorter to shaved in the summer. Ticks are VERY easy to find when the dog looks like a greyhound! I guess it's all a matter of taste... I love the dog's personality, it's not so important to me how s/he looks. Other people can't stand to see a shaven sheepie. I don't know if keeping the dog long in the summer is dangerous, probably also depends on how much heat, and how well the dog is acclimated to it. Good luck! -Ron. |
| Hi Bridy,
I received your email, but the return address doesn't work (it's the one you registered here at the forum.) Could you drop me an email to Ron@oes.org with a working address? Thanks! -Ron. |
| Bridy-
Last summer was the first one we had with Gracie. She wasn't in full coat, but did have a pretty shaggy puppy cut going on. I didn't realize how miserable she was until we shaved her in June! She went from being a rug on our tile floor to a happy, playful sheepie! I would definately reccomend cutting or shaving their hair (we had to shave her since she was so matted from her previous owners). It's about that time again... Cindy & the monsters |
i cannot believe how tiny of a dog i have under all of that hair. she was so huge and now, she does look like a greyhound. it's unreal! she must have lost 10 lbs.! i'm glad i got her shaved, she seems much happier and she looks adorable  my mom is a little afraid of big dogs, now she's more comfortable around her. it's a win-win! |
my dog bruno mc duff has a close shave every 4 - 5 months ! although i must say i prefer him with his "teddy bear " coat . He does look like a completely different dog when he is clipped down for the summer ,but he is so much more comfortable. Any way a big hello to you all this is our first time on this site.  |
| How did you get your old English's coat cut.? I took McGee to our groomer in June for a cut to keep him cool, and for a break from brushing all that hair every two or three days. The groomer would not cut it as his coat was "too beautiful". He also stated he didn't need it cut to stay cool, and that he would have to cut it about one inch, and I didn't want it that short. We live in the Mountains of So. Calif., and it gets hot here -up in the 90's at times. Since we get snow in the Winter, I only wanted a cut for the hot months. And, I admit, I get tired of all that brushing! It appears that I am not crazy to want it cut, so does any one know a groomer in the San Bernardino, CA area that will do a good job?? Thanks, Linda |
| I'm with most everyone except that groomer. Just cutting your OES short to a few inches doesn't cool them off much because the thick undercoat is still blocking their skin. Plus, it's a lot easier to shave them down and they grow out much nicer. I shave the head as well. They are still so beautiful without coat. I don't care for an OES with a shaved body and ratty head coat but that's just my opinion, many groom them that way. I like to see their face and expressions. Be aware that if you shave them down, you will need to have a body shirt or something to help keep them warm for the 1st week or two. They do get cold and shiver with cool weather or if the house is cool.
Roland |
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