I bought a mister system, keep the water as fresh as I can, put him in the house when I am home. I heard that his coat acts like insulation of some sort. Is that true. He has long fur. How short can I cut it without harming or dangering him.
2007-08-21 19:41:50 · 9 answers · asked by socalsac 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is far better for him to brush his hair with a shedender or furminator. that thins the coat, and allows for better air flow. Then brush daily to keep the air flow going.
Clipping a St. is not a good idea.
Watch the videos here: http://www.furminator.com/
My vet sells them for the same as is on that site.
This ( Shedender) is a bit cheaper, and my groomer uses it on mine, but it is harder to use than the furminator: https://www.shedender.com/Default.asp?tcode=seo&source=catalogsolutions&bhcp=1
2007-08-21 19:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
i agree that you should brush regulrly rather than shaving. Their fur acts as insulation but it also prevents the sun from burning their skin. You can get their bellies shaved tho. Either have a groomer do it(along with a bath and brush) or do it yourself. Use the shortest attachment and shave from the groin area to the bottom of the rib cage. If you dont go too far on the sides you will not even notice unless you dog is on its back.
2007-08-21 19:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi there, We have very hot summers and I have a Bernese Mountain Dog, I get his hair clipped right off probably 1/2cm long all over and he loves it, he is a different dog with so much more energy and you can see he is so much more comfortable, I only do it in the middle of spring and end of summer and then let his coat grow long over winter. I too read about the insulation properties and left the coat for his first summer but he was so hot and uncomfortable.
2007-08-21 19:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi there I am a Veterinarian Technician, own Saints, and work closely with Saint Bernard rescue. I just wanted to mention that Chetco is completely correct. It is NOT a good idea to shave or clip a Saint. I too recommend using the Shedender.
Good luck! Give your Saint a big hug and smooch from one Saint parent to another!!!
2007-08-22 05:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get one in each of those little barrels to place decrease than his neck and fill it with ice. merely kidding. heavily, i've got primary various human beings right here in Arizona with St. Bernards, and none of them suffered any unwell outcomes from the warmth.
2016-10-16 10:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by sutliff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASk the groomer. I tried to shave my dog he look so sad, bald spots all over, looked like an abused dog not to mention wouldn't look at me for days.
2007-08-21 21:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just shave him. We have groomers that do that all the time to big dogs in hot weather.
2007-08-24 10:40:28 · answer #7 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In summer the shorter the better!
2007-08-21 19:47:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can pretty much shave it off. He'll look silly, but his health is more important.
2007-08-21 19:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by treemeadow 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋