I have got a 3 year old Newfoundland who makes my house dirty & hairy. Shall I get him clipped or not? Would love to hear pros & cons from them that know...
2006-09-01 03:28:54 · 14 answers · asked by Bailey P 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't recommend it. Newfies are double coated. Their undercoat acts as an insulant. Keeps them cool in the summer and warm in the winter AS LONG as they are free from matts and packed undercoat. Airflow needs to be able to get down to the skin. Taking that undercoat away, the dog looses its natural ability to regulate its body temperature.
Having the dog clipped short, the dog can get sunburned.
I have also seen a few double coated breeds who were clipped down short, whose hair never grew back right. It grew back in patches..some parts were thin and sparse, other parts were long and thick. They look moth eaten. This does not happen in every dog, but it does happen.
Another thing...if you continually clip the dog down, over time, the hair will grow in thicker and thicker...meaning more shedding.
I would get the dog on a regular grooming schedule, so it isn't dirty, and at the most, I would have your groomer scissor trim everything hanging down...like the back end, tail, chest, feet, legs, belly etc. Daily combing of the dog at home will help keep shedding down.
I don't see any pros to shaving your dog down. Most people are just too lazy (no offense) to keep their dog brushed out everyday and have it groomed regularly, so they opt for a shavedown.
2006-09-01 03:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really shouldn't...If he gets brushed every day and bathed regularly the shedding shouldn't be a problem. You also can make a routine of washing his paws when he comes inside..maybe get a little bucket and rag...that's what i do with my dogs. Any dog you get is going to cause some hair and dirt, it doesn't matter what breed it is. It just depends on how much you want to do to prevent it. Also, I used to bathe 2 Newfies that had their coats clipped down-the hair was grew back in rough. They also shed just as much, it's just shorter hair. So I guess it depends on whether you want to spend time to keep him clean and brushed or spend money every few months to cut his hair.
2006-09-01 04:00:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should never clip a newfie because they need the hair for protection. the hair acts as a air condtionor and it keeps them cool in the summer and the need it for the winter to keep them warm. a dog that has long hair needs it for several reasons and they were not meant to be clipped. just keep brushing them and that will help reduce the amount of hair you get on the floor.
2006-09-01 04:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Newfie's need regular grooming. You need to decide if you're going to do it yourself or take him to a dog groomer. If you take him to a groomer expect to pay at least $50 and do it about 3-4 times a year (once a season). If you decide to do it yourself, you're in for a lot of work. The dog needs to be bathed, dried and brushed/combed in order to get all of the loose hair out.
2006-09-01 08:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not clip this dog.
If you are brushing him daily the shedding should not be to bad.
I would bathe him as needed.
But dogs ALL dogs make a house dirty and ALL dogs shed hair and they is just part of having dogs in your house.
They bring in stuff on thier feet and shed and bring in dirty and mud on thier coats and such but that is to be expected with having a dog.
Clipping him will not eliminate the probelm you have. You will still ave dirt drug in the house and hair that has been shed it would be shorter but still there.
2006-09-01 03:44:43 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I shave mine. She enjoys it in the summer. You wouldn't believe how much smaller she is.
Many groomers and owners have opposite opinions. Many think you got a dog with these characteristics and you should live with it. It will not hurt any dog or cat to be shaved. It is false that it makes them cooler in the summer. Animals cool themselves through the pads on their feet. I get the kids pools at walmart and they will stand in it to cool off when they are outside.
I have one that when he is shaved he can't get enough. He loves the fact when you touch him you actually touch him. He does a morris the cat back and forth all over me.
Added:
Apparently these folks don't know how messy newfs are. The shedding never stops. You can brush till the cows come home. With every stroke you loosen more hair.
2006-09-01 03:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't clip the dog. You have to give him a good brushing every day. That will decrease the amount of hair in your house. Unless you shave him bald (not a good idea), you'll still get hair. Brush, brush, brush!!
2006-09-01 03:39:02 · answer #7 · answered by bon b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A regular bath and brushing should work for you to keep the shedding and the dirtiness down. If you live in a really hot enviroment, I would advise you to clip him if you want, but if you live somewhere where it is gonna be cold this winter, I wouldn't clip him down. He will need his fur coat for the winter.
2006-09-01 03:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by drewsylla 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no! No! No! A newfie should never be clipped. What you can do is brush him thoroughly and regularly to get dust and dirt out and you can trim the hair or his feet and between his paws - that'll help.
2006-09-01 03:32:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
How would you feel if someone cut all your hair off? Dogs have emotions just like people do. If there is a foxtail or "hot spot" then clip a small portion but dont remove all their hair just because it is easier than giving the dog a bath.
2006-09-01 03:38:20 · answer #10 · answered by tussin58 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋