2006-07-27 08:15:18 · 14 answers · asked by cathyopland 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
In my area, a lot of Goldens are prone to hot spots in the summer, so a lot of owners have them shaved down. If you decide to do this, I usually find that a #4 or 4F blade works best on most Goldens, taking them short enough to avoid the hot spots but leaving them a little bit of fur for protection from sun and insects. I also use a #7F on the ears and a #1 or #0 clipper comb on the tail. The result is that he looks like a yellow Labrador. If you give these instructions to a groomer they should know exactly what to do.
2006-07-27 08:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most people (esp groomers) will tell you not to do this. I have a Newfoundland. Every summer, we get him shaved to where he looks like a large lab! It is the best thing for him in the heat. Also, he has some problems and does not allow us to brush him (hip problems-very sensitive) and his fur mattes. It is much easier for us to deal with him during the summer when he is shaved.
2006-07-27 21:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by goofnwfy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok i just read it's not such a good idea to get it shaved... i have a golden retriever too, and i do spray her off with water too! =D you can do that! or just get her a pool like others have said
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2006-07-28 21:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by coolcat607 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shave? I hope not bald. But yea every mutt needs a haircut.
2006-07-27 15:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by aimstir31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family has had several goldens and we had them clipped short every summer. Not only was it ok but they really liked it.
2006-07-27 15:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by Dubberino 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's fine as long as you don't cut it ALL off. But keep the hair on his/her ears and tail.
The best thing to do is just to spray him/her with water a couple of times a day. That's what I do to mine and she loves it !
2006-07-27 15:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by powerpuff_pirate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long it's warm enough outside or it is a inside dog, but i dont know why u would want to shave the dog.
2006-07-27 15:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by jeanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your groomer will do it right. You don't want them bald. And they like the kiddie pool without the hair too.
2006-07-27 15:37:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but leave about a half to a inch of hair.
2006-07-27 15:18:30 · answer #9 · answered by Sandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to shave your dog?
2006-07-27 15:19:47 · answer #10 · answered by giana000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋