Deshed vs. Shave
A shave down is common for your dog’s summer groom. This type of short cut is fine for dogs with hair such as shih-tzus and maltese but can cause issues for double coated breeds such as labs, golden retrievers and aussies. Most common reasons for wanting to shave your dog is to help them stay cooler or reduce shedding. However, shaving your double-coated breed has the opposite effect on your dog. Shaving your double coated dog doesn’t help them cool down. Their top layer of f
