I heard that shaving your Chow dog's hair can result in a shaved skin.
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We have a 6-month old chow-Chow.We want to take him to a professional hair salon in the summer.Do we need to pay attention to any special precautions?Is it true that some dogs have a two-layer coat and that it can be dangerous to shave both layers?
Unless it's for medical reasons such as a skin disease or other vet recommended procedure, double coated dogs should never be shaved.A dog's double coat helps keep him warm in the winter and cool during the summer.
A double coated dog is more likely to get sunburn if they are shaved.You end up with fur that doesn't look right and is not as soft as it used to be, because the fur rarely grows in the same.The double coat is explained in this diagram.