While DiMarino began by characterizing the shaved husky as "really quite comical," she explained that, by and large, it's better not to shave dogs of that breed — and others on this long list — that have what's known as "double coats. Double-coated dogs, as the name suggests, have two layers of fur. The bottom layer, closer to their skin, is dense and fluffy. The top layer is stiffer. You can think of the two layers as working together like the insulation inside your home's walls, and the walls themselves — with the inner layer helping to regulate the dog's temperature, and the outer layer protecting the animal against the elements, like rain or dirt.
But she said there are circumstances when shaving may be appropriate, like when a husky's coat becomes extremely matted, perhaps due to neglect, and there are no alternative options. This can generally be avoided with regular brushing and grooming — which is how you'd also manage a husky's normal shedding. That's important, since the reason most pet owners ask for their huskies to be shaved isn't because they erroneously think it'll make the dog more comfortable in the summer, but to manage their prodigious shedding.
Since huskies are really big shedders, "it will look like a dog blew up in your house" if you don't take care to brush and groom them a lot, said DiMarino.
Still, shaving your husky shouldn't be necessary if you "just take care of your dogs," she said. It's even more important if the shaved dog will be kept outside most of the time.
Then, the husky will be prone not only to overheating but also sunburn. From time to time, clean out the brush and keep working with it until the brush comes out clean. Shaving a double-coated breed can really ruin the coat.
If you do shave your double coated dog, the new hair will grow back but the undercoat will grow first. Shaving a double coated dog does not reduce shedding. But in fact, shaving a double-coated dog is the worst thing to do. However, it will take a long time. The over coat grows much faster than the undercoat, so even as it grows in, it will look thin, but eventually both double coats will come back.
However, it is best to allow a professional groomer to perform the haircutting, and never shave down to the skin or try to cut the hair yourself with scissors. This layer of coat is extremely important as it has the active role of protecting the Siberian Husky in extreme temperatures — both in hot days and in cold days. I must say, that their fur is definitely fascinating by how well it manages to help the dog deal with extreme temperatures.
The natural layout of the double coat acts as an insulator during the winter and extreme cold periods by preventing the buildup of snow and ice against the skin of your Husky. This helps him avoid frostbite and hypothermia. When things get hot, during the summer, the undercoat will naturally undergo a few shedding cycles.
In this period, the undercoat becomes noticeably thinner. So all you need to do is brush him periodically. Their amazing and mesmerizing double coat helps them stay safe and protected no matter the living situation they find themselves into. So you should never make your Husky vulnerable to all the above-mentioned problems by shaving him. Do not shave your husky!
If you want to help him cool off, groom him often use a good brush, designed for double coats , exercise him in a forest or place full of shade if you have one nearby, and serve him some tasty iced treats.
He will love them! Dog and Siberian husky lover.
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