Dogs
Should I shave my double-coated dog in summer?
No. Double coats (Golden Retrievers, Huskies, Samoyeds, German Shepherds) insulate against heat as well as cold. Shaving removes guard hairs and can cause permanent coat damage called post-clipping alopecia. Instead, deshed the undercoat with an undercoat rake and high-velocity dryer during shedding season.