Is it safe to shave my Pomeranian for the summer?

Question

I know the Texas weather is very uncomfortable for my long-haired, two-coated dog, but I have also heard that shaving him would eliminate his natural "cooling system" and his skin's protection from the sun.

Answer 1

I have three Pomeranians and I give them all Lion Cuts every summer. I live in Las Vegas, so it gets VERY hot here, too. It is safe to shave them, just remember that small dogs gain and lose body heat much more quickly than large dogs, so don't leave your Pomeranian outside for extended periods of time. Also, your dog could be prone to sunburn if you shave the hair too short. There should always be some "stubble" left, never shave all the way to the skin. A good qualified groomer will be knowledgable enough to do this properly. Also, if you are interested in teaching your Pomeranian to swim, it is much easier for them without all the extra fur. Best of luck to you and your best friend. ....

Answer 2

I had a Chow that I use to shave for the summer. She seemed to enjoy the freedom of a shorter coat. I would be careful about leaving the dog in the sun for an extended length of time as the sun can burn his skin but other than that he should do just fine with a shorter coat for the summer. The dogs with the double coats were bred for the colder climates and therefore, it would seem to me, that the coat would hold in the heat instead of being a cooling system.

Answer 3

Bob The Hair:
If you have a shaggy dog like a pomeranian, Pekinese or any such variation then listen up. Your dog needs a hair cut. Tha hair should be cut with scissors and not shaved. Do not cut around the whiskers but you can carefully trim around the eyes.The less hair on your dog the cooler he will keep. If you have a short haired dog no need for a trim.

Answer 4

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Is it safe to shave my Pomeranian for the summer?
I know the Texas weather is very uncomfortable for my long-haired, two-coated dog, but I have also heard that shaving him would eliminate his natural "cooling system" and his skin's protection from the sun.

Answer 5

Talk to a groomer. Pale dogs can have pale skin and can burn if its cut to short. BEWARE of whiskers, the are located on nerve endings. Most dogs will lose shed the undercoat, but a groomer will know more about your breed.
I have a chow mix, when I lived up north (michigan) he had a thick coat. But down here in texas he has lost most of his underfur. It is unnoticeable by looking at him. Plus shaving does affect the color of the coat minorly. He's inside most of the day in A/C as well.

Answer 6

The lion cut is very cute. We live in Missouri, where it gets very hot and much more humid than Texas. We had the groomer do the lion cut this year, but last year they basically just clipped our Pom all over--NOT shaved, because their skin needs some protection. But if your Pom is an inside dog, you could have it completely clipped. It is much more comfortable for them. Mine used to pant ALL the time. Now she actually gets cool and comfortable in the A/C.

Answer 7

It won't mine got shaved every summer for the 1st 7 years of his life and he is fine today 11 yrs old now. Every vet will say the same

Answer 8

I think you should shave your dog,but not completely because he
needs to cool down and to be protected against the sun;I would go to a special dog barber and see what he says first.

Answer 9

Take him to a groomer and have them give him a cut so that his coat is a comfortable length, but is not so short as to be a danger to his skin. Ah, Texan summers, I remember them well.

Answer 10

what you heard is correct... best to have them groomed and shedded out by a groomer and have the longer hairs trimmed, (not shaved)