Labradoodle & Goldendoodle Forum
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We had Polly groomed with a 1" comb and I was very nervous, but she still looks a bit shaggy and two weeks later I can already see growth. I asked them to trim under her ears but no where else on her face.
Cutting a dog's hair short doesn't make them any cooler. In fact it, can have just the opposite effect, because dogs can't sweat to cool themselves; their coats act as insulation against both heat and cold. The longer hair traps and keeps cooler air close to the skin, and actually protects against sunburn, too.
If he is not matted, there is no reason for them to shave him; many groomers do that because it's faster and easier than trimming their coats a little bit shorter. Buzz, buzz, done. I never allowed anyone to use clippers on my poodle, she was hand scissored only. But it's not easy to find a groomer who can even do that, let alone one who is willing to.
Non-shedding coats do need trimming and haircuts on a regular basis, just like people do, but not for purposes of keeping the dog cooler. It's to make it easier for you to manage their coats and keep them from matting.
I groomed Ragley with a 1" comb and she still looks very shaggy! I did it because her hair was getting a little too shaggy for her to enjoy the water without requiring hours afterwards of brushing maintenance and she was more messy looking than muppet-like, I thought. Although I love her shag, I have to admit that her coat looks MUCH healthier now- much like when you go in to the hair dresser to get the dead ends trimmed off. I won't go any shorter than the 1" comb though as I prefer longer hair and have been able to maintain it well.
Be sure to post an "after" picture! Fingers crossed it went okay. Even though it may take you some time to get used to the new look, I can almost guarantee Sawyer will be instantly happier!
He looks beautiful. I wouldn't go shorter unless you have to, because of matting or for ease of upkeep. The groomer may think they pant less when they are shorter, but there's no logical reason why that would be true. I think sometimes it makes us think they are cooler when they have shorter hair, and we extrapolate that feeling onto them, lol.
I think she did a great job!
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