I have the most adorable English Bulldog pup in the world. She is perfect in every way except one - I just noticed an outrageously long whisker. I thought it was a strand of my hair hanging out of her mouth, put pulled a little and it was ATTACHED! Now for my question... and I hope this doesn't sound ridiculous. Can I trim it? It looks like it is almost 5 inches long and could start dragging the floor. Thanks for any insight!
2007-02-16 07:09:18 · 10 answers · asked by itsjustfoolishness 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I would post a picture for all to enjoy, but I have no idea how to do that in this forum. Sorry.
2007-02-16 07:18:51 · update #1
I got the 360 account! I will play with it, as this picture isn't the one that I wanted to use - it is too far away. Thanks so much for that - ask a question about a dog and get much more than that! Cool.
2007-02-16 07:50:54 · update #2
As a whisker is no more than an elongated, specialized hair itself, it can be timmed, just don't cut it back too far, and DO NOT try and pluck it out! ! !
And NO, your question is NOT DUMB! A DUMB question is one that doesn't get asked!
2007-02-16 07:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by AMAYZIN 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You'll be alright if you trim it. I wouldn't recommend shaving it off but I suggest that you leave maybe an inch or so. Dogs use their whiskers sort of like a cat.
Not only do whiskers help them see in the dark- but they can sense distance, speed, and direction from them. Some breeds of dogs also use their whiskers to trap smells in the follicle bedding.
2007-02-16 17:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by silvaspurranch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can shave or trim her whiskers. They dont really serve much of a purpose on dogs. Some of the hunting breeds are thought to use their whiskers for smelling purposes, but bulldogs arent much for hunting. I shave my dogs whiskers off when they start to look too long, the only problem is that when they start to grow in, they have sharp ends that poke you when you go to kiss her.
2007-02-16 16:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its just one whisker, I dont think trimming it would hurt a thing. I dont have any dogs right now, but I have three cats and they do use their whiskers to sense things , but they have a lot of them, so one shouldn't make a difference and every once in a while, they even shed them. Go for it, just be careful with the scissors.
2007-02-16 17:15:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mollyruby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can trim them. They're only purpose is for the dog to tell if their body can squeez thru an opening. Don't trim a cat's whiskers tho... There was an old lady on my street when I was a kid and she used to trim her cat's whiskers. Her cats would always get stuck in bushes.
2007-02-16 15:19:15 · answer #5 · answered by millajovovichsboyfriend 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bulldog Health .. For exhibition, his whiskers should be clipped. Always provide your bulldog with clean fresh water and a correct and nutritious diet. ...
http://www.motherlodebulldogclub.com/bulldog%20health.htm you might be able to post a picture by making a shortcut to it by right clicking on it and click on create shortcut -- then just post it the same way you posted your additional message .. just a thought .. you could also use it as your main picture by getting a Yahoo 360 http://360.yahoo.com/ adding a photo there making it your primary -- then chosing to use the Yahoo 360 as yor main photo here on the add details page -- I'll test and see if it works .. brb
2007-02-16 15:18:37 · answer #6 · answered by --------------- 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, its nothing to worrie about it is what it is just a long hair like a whisker so each time it growes just trim it back.
2007-02-16 15:16:11 · answer #7 · answered by nita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the whisker is IN your dogs mouth pull it. Better yet take the dog to a Dr. and get his advice.
2007-02-16 15:20:36 · answer #8 · answered by CommonSense 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I honestly do not see any reason why you could not trim it!! Dogs get clipped all the time!! You should post a picture I just love those kind of dogs!!!!
2007-02-16 15:13:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not trim it they use it for balance
2007-02-16 15:48:32 · answer #10 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋