Double coated dogs.

Examples of double-coated dogs include retrievers, labradors, huskies, spitz, pomeranians, setters, collies, alsatians... and many more.

These breeds have a double coat. Which is made up of a soft undercoat and a more coarse topcoat. This undercoat keeps a dog warm in winter and cool in summer.

Reasons to never shave these breeds:

1: It does not keep them cooler in the summer, as they cannot now regulate their temperature.

2: It permanently damages their coat.

3: It increases the risk of sunburn and skin cancers.

4: It can lead to skin conditions and irritations.

5: It does not decrease how much the dog will shed.

6: It will not help with your allergies.

Pro tip:

Regular grooming at home and visits to the grooming salon for a de-shed treatment will help with reducing the amount of hair your dog will shed.