Dog hair growth speed also varies individually

To make their dog's coat look better, many owners shave off the puppy fur when the weather is hot. However, this only works for dogs that have never had their coat shaved before. If the poor coat color is not due to puppy fur, shaving will not improve it significantly. After shaving off the puppy fur, some owners worry whether the dog's hair can grow back before winter, so they ask how long it usually takes for the dog's hair to grow back after shaving.

First, it depends on the length of hair removed. If only a small trim is done and the hair isn't very long, then the dog's hair can grow back in about a month or so. If it's summer and the coat is almost completely shaved off, it might take longer. Generally, the hair grows faster at the beginning, but once it reaches a certain length, the growth rate slows down. Usually, after three months, the hair will have grown to a certain length. To grow back to the original length, it may take around four months. If after winter arrives, the dog’s hair is still short, you can dress the dog in clothes to help protect against the cold.

In addition, the hair growth speed is related to individual differences in dogs, similar to how some people’s hair grows faster and others slower. During this period, providing nutrition can improve the dog’s coat quality. Of course, feeding should be reasonable, as blindly supplementing nutrients can harm the dog's health.

Moreover, we should observe whether the dog has any skin diseases. Severe skin problems might cause hair not to grow back in certain areas, but such cases are rare. As long as we handle the situation promptly and properly, it generally will not cause significant damage to the skin follicles.

Seaweed powder and hair-enhancing supplements can indeed help improve the coat condition. However, using hair care products excessively is not recommended. Occasionally feeding the dog egg yolk can also improve the coat quality and has no significant side effects.