Silver Fox

Silver Fox dog is one of the long-haired breeds. For long-haired dogs, summer inevitably brings the trouble of thick fur. As people gradually reduce their own clothing in summer, dog owners should consider changing the Silver Fox dog to a cooler summer coat. However, should you trim or shave the Silver Fox dog? This also depends on the dog’s own condition.

If you hire a professional groomer to shave the Silver Fox dog, it might be okay, but if you try to shave the Silver Fox dog closely with clippers, it will seriously damage the hair follicles. After damaging the follicles, the new hair growth will lose its original luster and be unhealthy.

After the Silver Fox dog is shaved closely, when taken outdoors, light will directly shine on its skin. Everyone knows that people apply sunscreen in summer to prevent UV damage; Silver Fox dogs cannot and do not need to apply sunscreen because their skin surface is protected by fur. Moreover, the dog’s fur also provides insulation. Although it feels hot when touching the dog’s fur, the temperature near the hair roots is actually lower than on the surface. Therefore, if you remove this protective layer, the harm to the Silver Fox dog is obvious.

In what situations is it necessary to shave the Silver Fox dog completely?

1. The Silver Fox dog has a severe skin disease.

2. The Silver Fox dog’s fur has severely matted and cannot be combed through, which may cause skin disease.

What can owners do when shaving the Silver Fox dog? Whether at the pet hospital or home, during shaving, owners should comfort their dog. While shaving, say comforting words, such as: "Mom is shaving you because she is afraid you’re hot. After shaving, you are still a beautiful child." Don’t think the Silver Fox dog can’t understand; from my experience, these words are very useful.