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5/25/2022

To shave or not to shave your Collie?

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“To Shave or Not to Shave your Collie”
  Written by Suzi Newman

A Collie has a beautiful Coat and they do shed. As such they are not the best breed choice for someone with Allergies. Also, both Rough and Smooth Coated Collies are a double coated breed. In a double-coated dog the first layer of fur, the undercoat, consists of fine, fluffy hairs that are short and close to the skin. This is the fur that keeps you busy sweeping and dusting. This is the fur that sheds. Not only is this layer great at plugging up your vacuum, it’s also excellent at trapping air and insulating your dog. The second layer consists of tougher texture guard hairs that don’t shed, rather they protect your pup from bugs and the sun.

Many ask if shaving their Collie in the summer will keep him/her cooler. The answer is a definite no. In fact, here are a few reasons why you wouldn’t want to shave your Collie:
  • Shaving prevents cool air from getting to the skin because the undercoat is still present. 
  • ​Shaving can cause permanent damage to the coat, causing it to be unbalanced and unable to provide adequate insulation and protection.
  • A shaved coat doesn't protect against the sun either, which exposes your dog to greater risks of overheating, sunburn and even skin cancer.
  • Shaving can remove your pup’s natural insulator and can cause a number of problems including sunburn, overheating and irreparable coat damage.

De-Shed Instead
You can De-shed your double coated dog instead! Your dog’s soft undercoat needs to be shed out, not shaved down. Double-coated dogs shed a lot. It’s natural and healthy. However, their undercoats need to come out, often and regularly. Undercoats are easily brushed out with an undercoat rake or removed with a high velocity dryer. 

Matt Removal
Mats can be worked through and the hair detangled with some cornstarch or detangler. Also, I have found that carefully clipping through the center of the mat releases the hairs and you can detangle easier. Gently brush the matted area with a soft bristle brush alternating directions. Place your fingers under the base but above the skin to help keep tugging the skin to a minimum when brushing. Sweep the brush sideways to break up the hair fibers. Make sure you do not bathe your dog until all matts are detangled. 

Note: There may be medical reasons or rescues who will (in their best health interests) need to be shaved. In most cases the hair will grow back within 4-6 months when this is necessary.

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Kathy link
5/28/2022 08:05:37 pm

I’m very sad. It has just been brought to my attention that you are using the domain that I used to have to sell your puppies. I don’t appreciate this at all

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Suzi link
5/30/2022 07:40:09 pm

I do not know you. If I knew who you were, I'd contact you directly. If you would like to message me from our contact form, I will be happy to discuss this further with you instead of commenting on my blog. Thank you.

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Shavingfacts link
1/16/2023 02:41:41 am

Wow what a great idea!!Thanks a lot for sharing these great tips with us. I found this post very helpful for me

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shavingfacts link
2/2/2023 07:33:42 am

Great Article. I learn something more challenging on different blogs every day.

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    Hi - We are dedicated to you and the Collie breed. We believe we can always learning new things and when we do we grow. apply new things we learn, and adapt to better serve you and our beautiful Collies. We raise some amazing Collies, and they are our family and first loves! If you have questions, please write us and ask. That's what we are here for. 
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