I have a dog with a double coat. They require a lot of maintenance — brushing, brushing, brushing — and a vacuum cleaner that can handle mountains of shed fur on your floors. The thick coats always beg the question, especially as summer approaches, of how one can possibly keep these dogs cool. I’m often asked if I get my dog shaved for the summer and the answer is, no. I was told not to bother by her previous owner and by my vet. People not in the know about double-coated dogs may consider that answer crue … (read more)
