Poodle (Detailed Introduction)

　　Many groomers actually clearly know that dogs rely on their own fur to control body temperature. Fur is the umbrella protecting dogs—it keeps them warm in winter and insulates against heat in summer. But many owners who pretend to know will say: "Hey, it’s so hot, would you bear wearing a cotton jacket? Besides, I'm paying you, so you have to listen to me. If you don’t shave my dog, I can go anywhere else!" Groomers then feel helpless and have to obey respectfully. They may even be too lazy to spread correct knowledge.

　　Chinese people tend to follow trends. Once they see others doing it, they do it too. This inevitably leads to streets and alleys filled with shaved dogs in the summer evenings.

　　Of course, some pet groomers are amateurs themselves and may even proactively suggest owners shave the dog completely in summer. If you meet such groomers, please believe they are totally unprofessional (started work without any formal training).

　　Now, I will share with you some disadvantages of shaving dogs completely

　　First, some dogs have very sensitive skin. Shaving completely is like a person who never shaved before shaving for the first time—it feels very uncomfortable. Dogs don’t have human intelligence; whenever they feel discomfort, they will scratch hard and constantly until the skin breaks and bleeds. At this time, the owner blames the groomer saying, "You shaved my dog until it was injured, what are you going to do about it?"

　　Second, many people find their dogs less lively, pant more easily, and get tired faster after being shaved in summer. That’s because they really feel hot. As I said earlier, without fur, dogs cannot insulate themselves from heat.

　　Third, summer brings a lot of mosquitoes and insects. Which skin is easier to get bitten, bare skin or skin covered with fur?

　　Fourth, some owners notice that every time their dog is shaved, the quality of their fur worsens, becoming coarser and harder. Some fur even changes color.

　　Therefore, I suggest dog lovers spend 5-10 minutes daily brushing their dogs’ fur. Don’t wait until it matts and then regret not being persistent. And definitely do not think of shaving the dog completely when mats appear!

　　Keeping your dog’s fur smooth not only prevents many skin problems but also allows for a beautiful style! You can ask for a short and fresh cut, but remember! Don’t shave it all off!