Logic leads us to think that, with the high temperatures that can be reached in Spain during the summer, our dogs have too much hair. To myself, owner of a water dog with an abundant curly coat, it has happened to me and I had a good shave marked on the calendar for my Bite. However, I found out in time that it is not such a simple matter. And it is that the furry mantle works as a thermal insulator that slows down the absorption of heat thanks to the currents and air pockets that form inside. We tell you about it with the help of Kiwoko experts.
Due to the number of breeds of dogs that exist and the variety of types of hair, the world of dog grooming is complex. In this way, cutting your furry’s hair when temperatures rise without assessing the type of hair it has is not recommended. That yes, what the experts leave it strictly forbidden to shave them and it is that, as they explain to us from Kiwoko, “with the increase in intensity of UVA rays we can cause burns on your skin (and this includes all races and types of hair)”.
In addition, short hair is not always synonymous with being cooler. In fact, in the TikTok account @branparlante they have done an experiment to demonstrate it graphically. In this way, using a lock of the long blond mantle of this Catalan shepherd and two pieces of ice we can see how, exposed to the sun for the same period of time, one melts much more slowly than the other.
From Kiwoko they affirm that it is best to cut their hair in the beginning of spring “so that during the hottest months their skin is not overexposed and their hair can cover and protect them.” Of course, the time between one cut and another will depend on the dog, and of course, on your preferences as the owner, but it is best to trust a professional dog groomer to advise you of the minimum length your dog needs to be fresh. but protected.
Maintenance according to the type of hair of your dog
The hair dogs Short, they shed all year round, but their coat is the easiest to maintain. Yes indeed, you shouldn’t shave them under any concept.
The wire-haired dogs They are characterized by having two layers of hair, a coarser and thicker superficial layer and a softer sublayer. To maintain the coat of dogs of this type, it is advisable that they go to the hairdresser once every three or four months to do a stripping (technique to remove dead hair).
The dogs with medium hair manesneither long nor short, they have to pay more attention to their maintenance during the moulting seasons but it is not advisable to shave medium-haired dogs, even in the hottest seasons, instead, this type of dog needs to be groomed. brush often.
The long-haired dogs They require daily brushing and their hair can be cut to suit the owner but, once again, shaving to a close is not advisable. Lastly, the dogs curly hairwhich do not shed, also need constant care, although their coat is very versatile and admits almost all types of cuts but without ever reaching extreme shaves.
Photos | @branparlante