Hi, We are currently thinking of shaving, clipping, trimming our samoyed but don't know of anyone that owe one and can give his opinion in the matter.

We live in Malta and is terribly hot in Summer, we leave the fans on all the time and the ac but still think that maybe we can help her our if we shave her....altough on the internet we found that this can damage the skin..so we are in a bit of a dilemma.

The vet said that we can trim her but would like the opinion of someone that have already done it.

thanks

Nope nope and nope


their coats act as insulation to both keep them warm and cool. trim yes but only around their haunches and tail and possibly neck too

nope from me too.

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thanks, it's the push we need it...We did infact read about their coat acting as an insulation but were not sure......It was an issue that kept bugging me and my husband for a week now.

thanks again

As always double coated dogs are much better left with their coat. A well groomed (and that's the secret!) coat will insulate against the heat as well as against the sun. By clipping it off it's like us going out into the sun in our underwear - not a good idea at all! Unfortunately many groomers don't know that or don't have the skill to quickly groom out a knotty coat and so clip off everything willy nilly.

If you look at labs in hot weather, they struggle just as much as a double coated dog.......

In hot countries, locals don't walk around in swimwear - they wear thin layers of natural fabrics, which has the same effect as a well groomed dog's coat.

The biggest influences that makes dog struggle in the heat is being overweight and inconsiderate owners who take them out in the heat of the day.

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oh no, dont shave ! maybe clip round the feet but thats all. have you got a yard with pool, or you could get a small paddling pool to help cool her down? get damp towels andlet her lie on them too when its really hot.

I agree, the coat keeps them warm in winter and cool in summer

We never thought of a pool. We usually leave the fans on and the ac on...Take her on walks at 6.45am and in the evenings.

The pool's a good idea

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