I was told that her longer hair will actually keep her cooler in the summer and, of course, warmer in the winter.
2007-02-05 16:14:12 · 13 answers · asked by Mad Chiller 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, different breeds have their different coats for a reason. Providing her with a place where she can get cool is a better idea. It's her belly that she wants to be able to get into a cool place. That's why they'll dig a hold and lay down in it belly first.
Shaving off her coat will allow her to get sunburnt, and will take away her natural protection from the elements.
2007-02-05 16:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by DP 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The ONLY reasons to shave any part of a Lab is: for Surgery or a Hot Spot.
Many people think that shaving a Lab helps the dogs keep from being so hot. However, the undercoat actually keeps the dog cooler.
2007-02-05 17:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by heartsonfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, leave the hair as it is. Labs have a sort coat, anyway. The hair will provide orotection from the sun as well as the heat, and will prevent sunburn. It will also provide insulation in the winter because it is well insulated (same reaosn it will keep cool in summer) despite the short length.
2007-02-05 16:41:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
We've had labs and I live in Florida. These dogs do well during summer and shed their winter coats. The dog should be fine... just make sure he/she doesn't overheat by bringing the dog indoors in high temperatures (if not all the time) or at least by making sure it has water and shade. Labs "burrow" in cool dirt and spend a lot of time in the water, so they do pretty good at cooling themselves.
2007-02-09 15:24:46 · answer #4 · answered by sublimekindalife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You see, mother nature is a pretty smart girl. If your dog didn't have a use for the hair in the summer; then it fall out and grow back in the the winter. Yes, your dog needs the hair all year all the time. It really is necessary for his health and well being.
2007-02-05 16:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by Cats&Dogs 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the only motives to shave any portion of a Lab is: for surgical treatment or a warm Spot. many people think of that shaving a Lab facilitates the canines shop from being so warm. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, the undercoat relatively keeps the canines cooler.
2016-10-01 12:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by persinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs have short hair already, it would almost be pointless to cut her hair...If you are worried about her getting too hot, my suggestion would be to get one of those little kiddy pools and keep it filled with clean, cool water. Labs are notorious for loving water and that will help in the situation of her getting too warm.
2007-02-05 16:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, leave it the usual length to prevent sunburn. Provide her with a wading pool or something to get wet in when it's really hot. Most labs love getting in the water.
2007-02-05 16:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, there hair is short enough to not bother them in the summer. Plus if you do shave her you will have to apply sunscreen to her entire body every 4 hours so she does not get sunburned.
2007-02-05 16:20:08 · answer #9 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
NO. A lab's coat was designed to repel water. If you cut it or shave it, it throws off the balance of the coat.
2007-02-05 16:22:34 · answer #10 · answered by keeperofpuppies 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋