Im wondering because my mom cut my dogs hair including whiskers. But nothing happen so is it ok.
2007-11-19 11:39:30 · 11 answers · asked by CIndy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I do not recommend completely cutting whiskers off, trimming is OK, but believe it or not... dogs do use their whiskers!! They were put there for a reason :)
Dogs need their whiskers to tell how close they are to something. Whiskers are an important hunting and orientation tool for dogs (dogs are highly sensitive to air currents and vibrations). Also, whiskers are also equated with our eyelashes where they send a message to the brain and we automatically close our eyes when something gets near our eyes.
2007-11-19 11:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing dangerous with chopping a dog whiskers, it does no longer damage and they'll eventually grow again. Nevertheless, you are not able to reduce a cats whiskers. By the way, a "besion-poo"? It can be known as a Bichon Poodle mix. Designer dog names are pathetic.
2016-08-06 07:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt them to cut the hair follicle, but it isn't a good idea. The whiskers on a dog's face are to help them judge the area around them...kind of like antennae. They allow a dog to know that it doesn't have enough room to get into a space properly.
2007-11-19 11:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by Rat 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's okay, show dogs cut off their whiskers too.
2007-11-19 11:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. Lots of breeds are shown with their whiskers cut off.
2007-11-19 11:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You really shouldn't. Whiskers do serve a purpose, they are almost "fingers" for dogs.
Losing his whiskers could cause him to loose his coordination!
2007-11-19 11:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by Fur and Fiction 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Many breed have them removed for showing. Also most breeds that get a face clip at the groomers have them shaved off. It would be hard to shave around them!!!!
2007-11-19 11:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all...
Why, what did you think would happen?
Just curious.
2007-11-19 12:19:30 · answer #8 · answered by zappataz ♠ Since 1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all
2007-11-20 10:54:36 · answer #9 · answered by Malinda is Milo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think that is a good idea..why would you want to?
2007-11-20 11:01:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋