Comments on: Max the Golden Retriever Summer Cut Before and After http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/ Keep on Wagging! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:24:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Carol http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-734 Carol Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:21:32 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-734 My son took his Golden Jake to the groomers today, and asked for a hair cut and bath. We live in Thailand, and ticks have been a particular problem lately. We thought with a shorter haircut it might be easier to find the ticks and remove them from him. Surprise surprise! When he went to pick up Jake, they had not trimmed his hair, but shaved him! Guess there was a little lost in the translation. Jake is still a beautiful dog, but now he looks like a lab. My son was worried about how long it would take to grow his hair back, so I started researching, and your comments have brought great relief to me after some of the stuff I was reading before finding this site! Max is a very beautiful Golden, and his shaved picture looks just like our Jake, lol! Thanks for the post! I can sleep better now! Jake's Grandma, Carol My son took his Golden Jake to the groomers today, and asked for a hair cut and bath. We live in Thailand, and ticks have been a particular problem lately. We thought with a shorter haircut it might be easier to find the ticks and remove them from him.

Surprise surprise! When he went to pick up Jake, they had not trimmed his hair, but shaved him! Guess there was a little lost in the translation.

Jake is still a beautiful dog, but now he looks like a lab. My son was worried about how long it would take to grow his hair back, so I started researching, and your comments have brought great relief to me after some of the stuff I was reading before finding this site!

Max is a very beautiful Golden, and his shaved picture looks just like our Jake, lol!

Thanks for the post! I can sleep better now!

Jake’s Grandma, Carol

]]> By: Matt http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-510 Matt Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:52:59 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-510 Well, well, well,... This is really quite interesting for me. I live in New Zealand AND show my Goldy, so i live in a not two hot climate and because we do the 'show thing' shaving is totally out of the question and to tell the truth if i wanted a dog that looked like that I would, and my advice for others, would be to just get a lab. I mean isn't the coat what makes a golden??? Also two other things, First: I don't see why you all complain about dry time. living were I do were lucky if the max temperature we get up 2 in mid summer is 28-30 degrees celsius (about 80-86 Fahrenheit) but ever when it not ever mid summer Lucy will dry out after going for a swim, in about 1/2 - 1 hour. And that's with her just running round. And second: a good brushing 1 - 2 times weekly does wonders for getting rid of dog hair all over the place!!!! :) Well, well, well,… This is really quite interesting for me. I live in New Zealand AND show my Goldy, so i live in a not two hot climate and because we do the ’show thing’ shaving is totally out of the question and to tell the truth if i wanted a dog that looked like that I would, and my advice for others, would be to just get a lab. I mean isn’t the coat what makes a golden???
Also two other things, First: I don’t see why you all complain about dry time. living were I do were lucky if the max temperature we get up 2 in mid summer is 28-30 degrees celsius (about 80-86 Fahrenheit) but ever when it not ever mid summer Lucy will dry out after going for a swim, in about 1/2 - 1 hour. And that’s with her just running round.
And second: a good brushing 1 - 2 times weekly does wonders for getting rid of dog hair all over the place!!!! :)

]]> By: Jacquie http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Jacquie Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:24:36 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-381 I didn't know that shaving a Golden was offensive to some people. I shaved my Golden when I knew I was going to spend 11 hours with her in my car with my daughter and cat moving from one state to another. It would cut down on the amount of hair flying in my mouth and getting all over our belongings, food, etc.. People did nothing but tell me how beautiful she was. When my husband saw her, he was initially against it, he couldn't believe how great she looked. We have been shaving her ever since. During the summer and winter months we have not noticed any change in the way she behaves in regard to the temperature during walks or runs. She is generally an indoor dog aside from her daily walks. She is a happy and friendly dog. I guess if the vet or groomer told me not to do it, I would have listened, but no one has ever said that it was cruel or could hurt her undercoat. It grows in beautifully. I am open to any constructive comments. We love our dog and want what is best all the way around. I didn’t know that shaving a Golden was offensive to some people. I shaved my Golden when I knew I was going to spend 11 hours with her in my car with my daughter and cat moving from one state to another. It would cut down on the amount of hair flying in my mouth and getting all over our belongings, food, etc.. People did nothing but tell me how beautiful she was. When my husband saw her, he was initially against it, he couldn’t believe how great she looked.
We have been shaving her ever since. During the summer and winter months we have not noticed any change in the way she behaves in regard to the temperature during walks or runs. She is generally an indoor dog aside from her daily walks. She is a happy and friendly dog.
I guess if the vet or groomer told me not to do it, I would have listened, but no one has ever said that it was cruel or could hurt her undercoat. It grows in beautifully.
I am open to any constructive comments. We love our dog and want what is best all the way around.

]]> By: Linz http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Linz Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:52:16 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-319 He actually doesn't look too badly shaved. I've seen some dogs where it just looks sooo long. But then I have vizslas who can romp around when it's 90 degrees and barely notice the heat, so what do I know? :) He actually doesn’t look too badly shaved. I’ve seen some dogs where it just looks sooo long. But then I have vizslas who can romp around when it’s 90 degrees and barely notice the heat, so what do I know? :)

]]> By: Dino http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Dino Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:37:12 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-312 Hi Max, Mom and Dad had been contemplating all summer whether to shave me or not. Autumn is approaching soon and they still have not quite made up their mind. I think we will go for it next summer. You look really cute in that summer cut! I am so happy that you had a cool summer! Love, Dino Hi Max,
Mom and Dad had been contemplating all summer whether to shave me or not. Autumn is approaching soon and they still have not quite made up their mind. I think we will go for it next summer. You look really cute in that summer cut! I am so happy that you had a cool summer!
Love, Dino

]]> By: Rusty http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Rusty Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:48:56 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-310 Hi Max! Thanks for offering the great idea of a badge for the Squirrel Patrol! Mom sure could use some help with it, she is still not good with a lot of things ont he computer and that cramps my style sometimes! Barklove! Rusty Hi Max!
Thanks for offering the great idea of a badge for the Squirrel Patrol! Mom sure could use some help with it, she is still not good with a lot of things ont he computer and that cramps my style sometimes!

Barklove!
Rusty

]]> By: Rusty http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Rusty Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:51:05 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-309 Max, you can join the Squirrel Patrol. Come on over to see how to get your own certificate! Barklove, Rusty Max, you can join the Squirrel Patrol. Come on over to see how to get your own certificate!
Barklove,
Rusty

]]> By: Jessie James http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-306 Jessie James Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:31:45 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-306 Hey max, My parents shaved me a few months back too. Im also a Golden retriver. I do have to admit I was a little nervious, when I got to the grromers I could help but lift my leg and their wall. (Even though Im COMPLEETLY house broken). Im just as Hamsome with my beautiful long locks or all shaved up... However it is cooler and my parents are happy to not have so much hair layin around the domain. My coat grew back quite quickly & beautifully if I must say so myself. Best regards! Jessie Hey max,

My parents shaved me a few months back too. Im also a Golden retriver. I do have to admit I was a little nervious, when I got to the grromers I could help but lift my leg and their wall. (Even though Im COMPLEETLY house broken). Im just as Hamsome with my beautiful long locks or all shaved up… However it is cooler and my parents are happy to not have so much hair layin around the domain. My coat grew back quite quickly & beautifully if I must say so myself. Best regards!
Jessie

]]> By: Rusty http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-305 Rusty Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:24:11 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-305 I think you look quite hansome either way! It's always nice to be cool, too. Thanks for stopping by my place and visiting! Those squirrels are quick little boogers aren't they! Barklove, Rusty I think you look quite hansome either way! It’s always nice to be cool, too.

Thanks for stopping by my place and visiting! Those squirrels are quick little boogers aren’t they!

Barklove,
Rusty

]]> By: kathy http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-304 kathy Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:36:49 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-304 Max, you're a Golden, you should know no matter what you will always look marvelous. Glen (my Golden) lives in a slightly cooler climate, so we just go for the routine brushing and triming...but it would be nice to have less hair floating around for a few days. The is the price you pay to be allowed to live with a Golden. Stay cool. Max, you’re a Golden, you should know no matter what you will always look marvelous. Glen (my Golden) lives in a slightly cooler climate, so we just go for the routine brushing and triming…but it would be nice to have less hair floating around for a few days. The is the price you pay to be allowed to live with a Golden.
Stay cool.

]]> By: Echo http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Echo Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:38:33 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-302 I get a summer trim each summer (shaping my featherings and shortening behind my ears, but you can still tell I'm a golden), but my uncle Duke lives in Michigan and gets a buzz cut every summer (otherwise he would be a wet dog for about 7 straight months, and no one likes a mildew retriever!) He seems to love it, and it definately makes him look (and I even think act) younger! I get a summer trim each summer (shaping my featherings and shortening behind my ears, but you can still tell I’m a golden), but my uncle Duke lives in Michigan and gets a buzz cut every summer (otherwise he would be a wet dog for about 7 straight months, and no one likes a mildew retriever!) He seems to love it, and it definately makes him look (and I even think act) younger!

]]> By: Eric http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-301 Eric Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:51:25 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-301 We used to do summer cuts sometimes when I still lived with my parents on a farm. They always grew back nicely. Nowadays I don't do them anymore, since I live in a cooler climate now. And I only have two golden retrievers, but more labradors who don't need them. We used to do summer cuts sometimes when I still lived with my parents on a farm. They always grew back nicely.

Nowadays I don’t do them anymore, since I live in a cooler climate now. And I only have two golden retrievers, but more labradors who don’t need them.

]]> By: Mackenzie http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-300 Mackenzie Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:24:23 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-300 Good to see you have your Golden coat back! Mackenzie Good to see you have your Golden coat back!

Mackenzie

]]> By: caladohelena http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-299 caladohelena Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:54:28 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-299 Oh dear ! I never had seen a summer cut before in a Golden Retriever. Maybe it is necessary where Max lives, but here would be a horrible thing to see, a Golden totally shaved. Well at least grows back again ... Oh dear ! I never had seen a summer cut before in a Golden Retriever.

Maybe it is necessary where Max lives, but here would be a horrible thing to see, a Golden totally shaved.

Well at least grows back again …

]]> By: Jean http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-298 Jean Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:43:03 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-298 You look great before and after your summer cut. I'll bet that sure cooled you off. Levi You look great before and after your summer cut. I’ll bet that sure cooled you off.

Levi

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