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! Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:56:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sharlyn http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2816 Sharlyn Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:56:11 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2816 We always get our Golden Retriever, Sailor, shaved too. Living in Florida can be pretty miserable for him during the warmer months. I always know it's time when he wakes up panting before any exercise or his morning outing. We've had a "warm" winter and am thinking about giving him his cut a little early as he's waking up panting already. He's still a handsome boy with his golden locks or not :) We always get our Golden Retriever, Sailor, shaved too. Living in Florida can be pretty miserable for him during the warmer months. I always know it’s time when he wakes up panting before any exercise or his morning outing. We’ve had a “warm” winter and am thinking about giving him his cut a little early as he’s waking up panting already. He’s still a handsome boy with his golden locks or not :)

]]> By: Marilia http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2767 Marilia Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:51:26 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2767 I always had labradors and now I have 2 very furry golden retrievers. Since I live in the South of Brazil, where summers are long and hot (and winters can get quite chilly), we decided to summer-trim them exactly as Max did. The dogs seem to love it, less panting and much more frolic and playing. It is easier on us too, after they get wet. We have been doing it for 3 years now and the coat always grow back even and fully in winter. They do look funny and not so pretty but, I can attest, much happier and relieved. We cut the fur 2 centimeters high, like a lab. It does grow back quite quickly. No matter what some people might say, they DO seem relieved and happy. I always had labradors and now I have 2 very furry golden retrievers. Since I live in the South of Brazil, where summers are long and hot (and winters can get quite chilly), we decided to summer-trim them exactly as Max did. The dogs seem to love it, less panting and much more frolic and playing. It is easier on us too, after they get wet. We have been doing it for 3 years now and the coat always grow back even and fully in winter. They do look funny and not so pretty but, I can attest, much happier and relieved. We cut the fur 2 centimeters high, like a lab. It does grow back quite quickly. No matter what some people might say, they DO seem relieved and happy.

]]> By: Dogman http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2645 Dogman Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:20:46 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2645 To all the folks shaving their Goldens: Does the word anthropomorphic mean anything to you? Perhaps, after you learn about your breed of dog and what the coat is there for, you take 1 minute to google search the word so you will have a better understanding...sheesh! To all the folks shaving their Goldens: Does the word anthropomorphic mean anything to you? Perhaps, after you learn about your breed of dog and what the coat is there for, you take 1 minute to google search the word so you will have a better understanding…sheesh!

]]> By: Jake http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2642 Jake Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:03:41 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2642 Today was a heck of a day! I was taken to the groomers for my first 'summer cut' which my owners 'thought' was just a short hair cut. Short doesn't begin to describe it! Here I was prancing & dancing - as all happy dogs do - and they were in shock! After reading all the posts they now feel much better knowing it will grow back, but in the meantime, I had a GREAT time twice on the beach today and dried out in record time. Since we live on the beach that's a good thing. But, in the future I think I'll keep enough hair on to still be 'golden' instead of white, lol. Today was a heck of a day! I was taken to the groomers for my first ‘summer cut’ which my owners ‘thought’ was just a short hair cut. Short doesn’t begin to describe it! Here I was prancing & dancing – as all happy dogs do – and they were in shock! After reading all the posts they now feel much better knowing it will grow back, but in the meantime, I had a GREAT time twice on the beach today and dried out in record time. Since we live on the beach that’s a good thing. But, in the future I think I’ll keep enough hair on to still be ‘golden’ instead of white, lol.

]]> By: Mary http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2534 Mary Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:07:15 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2534 Lisa, why do you say the double coated breeds should never be shaves. It has been >98 degrees for weeks now (NW Fl) and I was considering doing that next spring. Even though I brush nightly, the long hair is too plentiful. One comment was to shave the chest and belly...that little bit may help. Would like to hear from you about this question. Lisa, why do you say the double coated breeds should never be shaves. It has been >98 degrees for weeks now (NW Fl) and I was considering doing that next spring. Even though I brush nightly, the long hair is too plentiful. One comment was to shave the chest and belly…that little bit may help. Would like to hear from you about this question.

]]> By: Lisa http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2524 Lisa Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:55:01 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2524 Golden Retrievers and other double coated breeds should NEVER be shaved. It's doing a major disservice to the dog. Any groomer should know this and if a reputable one, should refuse to shave the down down. Golden Retrievers and other double coated breeds should NEVER be shaved. It’s doing a major disservice to the dog. Any groomer should know this and if a reputable one, should refuse to shave the down down.

]]> By: GoldenGirl284 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2519 GoldenGirl284 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:11:32 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2519 We had debated this very same thing. Everyone telling us they have their coat for a reason. Both of my Goldens (Sophie a True Golden in Color and Cooper a Red head like Max) both have skin allergies. We're constantly fighting the Hot Spots during the warmer months. They usually go part of the summer with a nice bald spot. So why not cut it all off?? They Both go in Next week for their very first Summer Cut! Seeing Max's picture gave me a great visual as to how Cooper will look! We had debated this very same thing. Everyone telling us they have their coat for a reason. Both of my Goldens (Sophie a True Golden in Color and Cooper a Red head like Max) both have skin allergies. We’re constantly fighting the Hot Spots during the warmer months. They usually go part of the summer with a nice bald spot. So why not cut it all off?? They Both go in Next week for their very first Summer Cut! Seeing Max’s picture gave me a great visual as to how Cooper will look!

]]> By: Cali's Mom http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2516 Cali's Mom Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:06:00 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2516 This was very helpful! We have a nine month old son who is all over the floor and every time I see him clap his hands I cringe at the 5 inch hairs sticking to them . . .and I mop and sweep every other day!! I can't keep up! I'm constantly washing the poor kid's hands. He's going to have dish-pan hands by the time he's one! So this Friday, after a lot of consideration and a TON of guilty feelings, we are going to shave our muffin (I know, that sounds funny). Thank you for your blog, I found it very cute and comforting that we are making the right decision. :) This was very helpful! We have a nine month old son who is all over the floor and every time I see him clap his hands I cringe at the 5 inch hairs sticking to them . . .and I mop and sweep every other day!! I can’t keep up! I’m constantly washing the poor kid’s hands. He’s going to have dish-pan hands by the time he’s one! So this Friday, after a lot of consideration and a TON of guilty feelings, we are going to shave our muffin (I know, that sounds funny). Thank you for your blog, I found it very cute and comforting that we are making the right decision. :)

]]> By: One Sok http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2481 One Sok Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:13:24 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2481 Hi Max! So glad to see your photo's and see you're looking good! My owners' brother is considering shaving a little off of his Golden 'Rudy', to keep him cool this summer. They run & swim alot, year-round, and Mr. Rudy isn't liking the exceptional heat of this summer in MN. My owner is doing research to provide Rudy with an acceptable summer-cut and your site has been the most informative yet! I need to address Winston Stordahl's post regarding his allergies too. I had really bad allergies too (I'm a Border Collie x Livestock Guard Dog) and my owner was really patient in dealing with all of my itchies etc. It took two years, but she found that using a shampoo made by Virbac, specifically designed to assist my skin in healing and changing my diet to a lamb/rice or salmon/rice (my favorite) took care of all of those nasty itches! We also went to see Dr. Deb, DVM and had my blood tested and found I was hypothyroid (whatever that is...). Winston, you gotta TELL your owner to take you to the vet & have those itchy feet checked out. I know, I know...some of us REALLY hate the vet, but it'll do you some good. The vet can recommend the right shampoo (instead of oatmeal - which might be drying your skin too much because of the other additives) and maybe a change in diet to get rid of those itchy feet, once and for all! Good luck Winston! Max, thanks so much for posting your photos and the replies you received. Those naysayers have a right to their opinion, as do we all. You're the best Max! Wags & slobbers, Sok Hi Max!

So glad to see your photo’s and see you’re looking good! My owners’ brother is considering shaving a little off of his Golden ‘Rudy’, to keep him cool this summer. They run & swim alot, year-round, and Mr. Rudy isn’t liking the exceptional heat of this summer in MN. My owner is doing research to provide Rudy with an acceptable summer-cut and your site has been the most informative yet!

I need to address Winston Stordahl’s post regarding his allergies too.

I had really bad allergies too (I’m a Border Collie x Livestock Guard Dog) and my owner was really patient in dealing with all of my itchies etc. It took two years, but she found that using a shampoo made by Virbac, specifically designed to assist my skin in healing and changing my diet to a lamb/rice or salmon/rice (my favorite) took care of all of those nasty itches! We also went to see Dr. Deb, DVM and had my blood tested and found I was hypothyroid (whatever that is…).

Winston, you gotta TELL your owner to take you to the vet & have those itchy feet checked out. I know, I know…some of us REALLY hate the vet, but it’ll do you some good. The vet can recommend the right shampoo (instead of oatmeal – which might be drying your skin too much because of the other additives) and maybe a change in diet to get rid of those itchy feet, once and for all! Good luck Winston!

Max, thanks so much for posting your photos and the replies you received. Those naysayers have a right to their opinion, as do we all. You’re the best Max!

Wags & slobbers,
Sok

]]> By: Rhonda http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2479 Rhonda Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:14:27 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2479 I thought it over and weighed the pros and cons also about shaving my golden. The pros won out and she was given a teddy bear cut. You could see right away that she was more playful and more comfortable. She could only play in short spurts and spent more time trying to stay cool by laying around with that full beautiful coat. She plays freely now and has lost weight and trimmed her figure up. These dogs were bred for the colder climate and we just dont live in that and we made a decision to shave her. Yes she doesnt have that beautiful fur coat but what she does have is a happier life. I will do it yearly every summer. I thought it over and weighed the pros and cons also about shaving my golden. The pros won out and she was given a teddy bear cut. You could see right away that she was more playful and more comfortable. She could only play in short spurts and spent more time trying to stay cool by laying around with that full beautiful coat. She plays freely now and has lost weight and trimmed her figure up. These dogs were bred for the colder climate and we just dont live in that and we made a decision to shave her. Yes she doesnt have that beautiful fur coat but what she does have is a happier life. I will do it yearly every summer.

]]> By: karen http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2477 karen Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:39:44 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2477 P.S. My dog Honey is a 10 year old golden with skin allergies from day 1. I have finally ended up using: Temaril P once a day or once every other day depending on the itching, plus Amiltriptyline 75 mg. once a day. Also she is borderline hypothyroid, so she takes Soloxine 1 and 1/2 tab. per day. Also I keep the air conditioning on when it is humid and hot as she is miserable. she is most comfortable in the winter. I have tried cortisone shots also in the past but they are temporary. (To Winston Stordahl) P.S. My dog Honey is a 10 year old golden with skin allergies from day 1. I have finally ended up using: Temaril P once a day or once every other day depending on the itching, plus Amiltriptyline 75 mg. once a day. Also she is borderline hypothyroid, so she takes Soloxine 1 and 1/2 tab. per day. Also I keep the air conditioning on when it is humid and hot as she is miserable. she is most comfortable in the winter. I have
tried cortisone shots also in the past but they are temporary.

(To Winston Stordahl)

]]> By: karen http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2476 karen Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:30:28 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2476 Matty, First of all, dogs do not need to be shaved all the way to the skin! Get the longest "summer cut" available. Secondly, it is the owners responsibility to keep the shaved dog out of the sun to avoid sunburn. Therefore, if the dog gets a sunburn, needs an antibiotic, etc. and all the pain etc. is the owners responsibility. Its just common sense! Matty,

First of all, dogs do not need to be shaved all the way to the skin! Get the longest
“summer cut” available. Secondly, it is the owners responsibility to keep the shaved
dog out of the sun to avoid sunburn. Therefore, if the dog gets a sunburn, needs an
antibiotic, etc. and all the pain etc. is the owners responsibility. Its just common
sense!

]]> By: Winston Stordahl http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2473 Winston Stordahl Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:20:34 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2473 I am a6 year old golden who has had chronic itchies, allergies, and the biggest pain in the but feet eating disorder. I hear "Winston--NO FEET!" many many times a day. Sometimes all I have to hear is my mom yell to my Dad...Winston is eating his feet again...I stop when I hear her calls dads name....funny isnt it I had these chonic symptoms since the day I walked in this house. THousands have been spent trying to figure out causes and solutions. Shots, pills, savs, ointments, sprays, and yes...1/2 my life spent in socks! WEll I am REEEEEELY uncomfortable right now. I am nervous, whing and barking. Started a few days ago when it got up to 96 degrees. My mom gives me wonderful oatmeal shampoos, with leave in vets best. ANyway. my mom is at her wits end and is seriously researching shaving me down...just a bit. I am looking just miserable and she is at her witz ends roght now. SHe too has heard the things in the posts above, but is seriously considering it now...just to give me some relief. SH hurts for me and doesnt know what else to do. I am a6 year old golden who has had chronic itchies, allergies, and the biggest pain in the but feet eating disorder. I hear “Winston–NO FEET!” many many times a day. Sometimes all I have to hear is my mom yell to my Dad…Winston is eating his feet again…I stop when I hear her calls dads name….funny isnt it
I had these chonic symptoms since the day I walked in this house. THousands have been spent trying to figure out causes and solutions. Shots, pills, savs, ointments, sprays, and yes…1/2 my life spent in socks!
WEll I am REEEEEELY uncomfortable right now. I am nervous, whing and barking. Started a few days ago when it got up to 96 degrees.
My mom gives me wonderful oatmeal shampoos, with leave in vets best.
ANyway. my mom is at her wits end and is seriously researching shaving me down…just a bit. I am looking just miserable and she is at her witz ends roght now. SHe too has heard the things in the posts above, but is seriously considering it now…just to give me some relief. SH hurts for me and doesnt know what else to do.

]]> By: Wheatie http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2472 Wheatie Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:28:59 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2472 Hey folks, relax! Its just a haircut. My gorgeous golden is 13, and about two years ago, the heat was really just too much for her. She was lethargic and slow and wouldn't even walk the 1/4 mile down to the ocean in our new england town. So I took her to the groomers and requested a "puppy cut." I wasn't sure what I would get, but it was a pretty close shave. And suddenly, my 11 year old dog looked like a pup and her energy level soared. (And its a blast to run your hand over her fur, like a flat top for dogs). So now, every summer she gets a shave and swims and runs and is loving the new england summers again- with many complements. By the end of September, she is back to her usual gorgeous hairy self. Best part of her summer haircut is that she just doesn't smell nearly as awful after an afternoon in the ocean. Bonus! For those who preach nature's way, I guess you could say the same about us. and we get haircuts all the time. Never mind shaving those annoying beards every single day. So calm down and think of your fabulous golden. If you think they might be happier in the heat with less fur, and you might be happier in your home or car with less fur, go for it. I can honestly say, my dog has never indicated in any form that her summer haircut is undesireable. and we have never experienced any sunburn; and this dog spends hours outside. Hey folks, relax! Its just a haircut. My gorgeous golden is 13, and about two years ago, the heat was really just too much for her. She was lethargic and slow and wouldn’t even walk the 1/4 mile down to the ocean in our new england town. So I took her to the groomers and requested a “puppy cut.” I wasn’t sure what I would get, but it was a pretty close shave. And suddenly, my 11 year old dog looked like a pup and her energy level soared. (And its a blast to run your hand over her fur, like a flat top for dogs). So now, every summer she gets a shave and swims and runs and is loving the new england summers again- with many complements. By the end of September, she is back to her usual gorgeous hairy self. Best part of her summer haircut is that she just doesn’t smell nearly as awful after an afternoon in the ocean. Bonus!

For those who preach nature’s way, I guess you could say the same about us. and we get haircuts all the time. Never mind shaving those annoying beards every single day. So calm down and think of your fabulous golden. If you think they might be happier in the heat with less fur, and you might be happier in your home or car with less fur, go for it. I can honestly say, my dog has never indicated in any form that her summer
haircut is undesireable. and we have never experienced any sunburn; and this dog spends hours outside.

]]> By: Lisa http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2463 Lisa Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:03:58 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2463 My family was blessed with a beautiful golden named Lacey. I did my own grooming and shaved her with a number five clipper guard about every four months. She loved it! She would get so excited when it was time to get her hair cut she would try to jump on the table I groomed her on. After the haircuts she always prances around so proud of herself and feeling good. Her hair always grew out beautifully just like it would have looked had she never been cut. We preferred it short for the sake of her and our house being cleaner. If I felt it was unhealthy for her in any way I would not have continued to keep it short but it was definitely the best choice for her and our family. We are considering getting another golden. Lacey passed on to doggie heaven two years ago. If it makes our new golden happy and healthy I will keep him or her short too. My family was blessed with a beautiful golden named Lacey. I did my own grooming and shaved her with a number five clipper guard about every four months. She loved it! She would get so excited when it was time to get her hair cut she would try to jump on the table I groomed her on. After the haircuts she always prances around so proud of herself and feeling good. Her hair always grew out beautifully just like it would have looked had she never been cut. We preferred it short for the sake of her and our house being cleaner. If I felt it was unhealthy for her in any way I would not have continued to keep it short but it was definitely the best choice for her and our family. We are considering getting another golden. Lacey passed on to doggie heaven two years ago. If it makes our new golden happy and healthy I will keep him or her short too.

]]> By: SunnyDelight http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2449 SunnyDelight Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:07:12 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2449 Hi Max!!! I will be six in a couple months and my mom started thinking it was time for a summer cut for me and my "brother", Mister. We love the pool so very much, and don't get to go for short swims because the dry-off process is so long. And the hair behind my ears just really hates to dry! So she finally did it! I think I actually look pretty cute and its nice to look young again!! When I roll around on the grass, I can really feel everything scratching my back. And I'm getting lots of attention, hugs, and kisses! Mister and me are both very happy with our cuts and I'm sure mom will enjoy the brief respite (big word for a little golden!) from the huge tumbleweeds and constant Furmination! Thanks again for your site and pics. They helped mom make the decision. :) Hi Max!!!

I will be six in a couple months and my mom started thinking it was time for a summer cut for me and my “brother”, Mister. We love the pool so very much, and don’t get to go for short swims because the dry-off process is so long. And the hair behind my ears just really hates to dry! So she finally did it! I think I actually look pretty cute and its nice to look young again!! When I roll around on the grass, I can really feel everything scratching my back. And I’m getting lots of attention, hugs, and kisses! Mister and me are both very happy with our cuts and I’m sure mom will enjoy the brief respite (big word for a little golden!) from the huge tumbleweeds and constant Furmination!

Thanks again for your site and pics. They helped mom make the decision. :)

]]> By: Charlie http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2434 Charlie Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:34:42 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2434 Hi............... My name is Charlie and I am a Golden Retriever who will be two years old next month. My owners gave me a hair cut last month (my second) and I feel refreshed and full of energy with the warm weather approaching. Even though I live in Montana the summers do get warm. My coat grew back just beautifully the first go round and will expect it to do so this time. Would recommended to all my four legged friends that need a boost in these hot summer months! Take care........... woof woof :) Hi…………… My name is Charlie and I am a Golden Retriever who will be two years old next month. My owners gave me a hair cut last month (my second) and I feel refreshed and full of energy with the warm weather approaching. Even though I live in Montana the summers do get warm. My coat grew back just beautifully the first go round and will expect it to do so this time. Would recommended to all my four legged friends that need a boost in these hot summer months! Take care……….. woof woof :)

]]> By: Brenda http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2421 Brenda Wed, 25 May 2011 13:56:18 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2421 I shaved my two Chow Chows every year since they were 6 months old here in Texas. I noticed a HUGE difference in their appearing to feel cooler after the coat came off. I never had a problem with hot spots or sunburning and they were outside alot. We have a Golden now and he is going to be shaved next week. I shaved my two Chow Chows every year since they were 6 months old here in Texas. I noticed a HUGE difference in their appearing to feel cooler after the coat came off. I never had a problem with hot spots or sunburning and they were outside alot. We have a Golden now and he is going to be shaved next week.

]]> By: ANPAK http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2419 ANPAK Tue, 24 May 2011 19:17:28 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2419 I don't get the whole thing about not shaving your golden. Mine gets a shave every summer. His full coat grows back just fine by the time winter starts. And he is HAPPY with his summer cut! I don’t get the whole thing about not shaving your golden. Mine gets a shave every summer. His full coat grows back just fine by the time winter starts. And he is HAPPY with his summer cut!

]]> By: VJM http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-2/#comment-2411 VJM Sun, 15 May 2011 13:14:34 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2411 Hi Max and human! We did the deed yesterday. Buddy is nine this year and this is our very first summer cut. I have to be honest, I had a few tears watching his fur falling to the floor. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that fur!!!! That said, I am so happy we did it. We live in Taiwan and it is very hot and humid here in summer. Buddy seems so much more comfortable now at home and outside playing. It will take *me* a few days to get used to my boy looking like a chicken :) but no regrets! I just noticed the pic of Max before and after 3 months. WOW, that grew back fast! I am so happy I stumbled upon this blog. Thanks Max! Hi Max and human!

We did the deed yesterday. Buddy is nine this year and this is our very first summer cut. I have to be honest, I had a few tears watching his fur falling to the floor. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that fur!!!!
That said, I am so happy we did it. We live in Taiwan and it is very hot and humid here in summer. Buddy seems so much more comfortable now at home and outside playing.
It will take *me* a few days to get used to my boy looking like a chicken :) but no regrets!
I just noticed the pic of Max before and after 3 months. WOW, that grew back fast!
I am so happy I stumbled upon this blog.
Thanks Max!

]]> By: LD http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-2404 LD Mon, 09 May 2011 15:49:40 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2404 Hello Max! I just wanted to say we shave our dog every summer and he LOVES it. We take him to the cottage and he could spend all day in the water chasing tennis balls. No sunburn, no heat stroke and I would argue that he is HAPPIER with short hair. Sand is not stuck in the fur all day and less times spent drying means more time playing! I would disagree with it being selfish, because all it takes is one summer trimming your goldens locks, and you will visibly SEE a HAPPIER dog. It grows back in 2 months and you would never notice you trimmed it! Thanks for the Post! Hello Max!

I just wanted to say we shave our dog every summer and he LOVES it. We take him to the cottage and he could spend all day in the water chasing tennis balls. No sunburn, no heat stroke and I would argue that he is HAPPIER with short hair. Sand is not stuck in the fur all day and less times spent drying means more time playing! I would disagree with it being selfish, because all it takes is one summer trimming your goldens locks, and you will visibly SEE a HAPPIER dog. It grows back in 2 months and you would never notice you trimmed it! Thanks for the Post!

]]> By: Max the Golden Retriever http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-2402 Max the Golden Retriever Mon, 09 May 2011 01:20:56 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2402 VJM, Thanks for your post. Everyone will be looking forward to your update! Max VJM,

Thanks for your post. Everyone will be looking forward to your update!

Max

]]> By: VJM http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-2400 VJM Sat, 07 May 2011 06:42:05 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2400 Thanks for posting! I live in a very hot climate and my golden seems very uncomfortable in summer. I have been around too many forums where people think you are the scum of the earth for daring to even consider shaving a golden!!! I never did as I thought it was just plain *wrong*. My brother has 2 goldens and shaved his last summer. He said that it was the best thing he ever did! He said his boy and girl were so much happier, which made him happier as he didnt have to worry about them as much. I have decided...this summer we are shaving! I will post later on to let you know how it goes Thanks for posting!

I live in a very hot climate and my golden seems very uncomfortable in summer. I have been around too many forums where people think you are the scum of the earth for daring to even consider shaving a golden!!! I never did as I thought it was just plain *wrong*.
My brother has 2 goldens and shaved his last summer. He said that it was the best thing he ever did! He said his boy and girl were so much happier, which made him happier as he didnt have to worry about them as much.

I have decided…this summer we are shaving! I will post later on to let you know how it goes

]]> By: Golden Mom http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-2391 Golden Mom Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:37:15 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2391 My husband and I have had Goldens for over 30 years and never had any reason to shave one. We live in the south. This might be the most absolutely selfish thing a human could do to any dog. and I say selfish because nothing about shaving them is to the dog's advantage. Good regular grooming, good nutrition and a great blower lets my goldens be healthy look great. It is one of my favorite bonding times with them. I can not imagine being lazy enough or selfish enoug to shave one of them. My husband and I have had Goldens for over 30 years and never had any reason to shave one. We live in the south.
This might be the most absolutely selfish thing a human could do to any dog. and I say selfish because nothing about shaving them is to the dog’s advantage. Good regular grooming, good nutrition and a great blower lets my goldens be healthy look great. It is one of my favorite bonding times with them. I can not imagine being lazy enough or selfish enoug to shave one of them.

]]> By: Annabelle http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/2008/08/11/max-the-golden-retriever-summer-cut-before-and-after/comment-page-1/#comment-2378 Annabelle Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:24:39 +0000 http://maxthegoldenretriever.com/?p=126#comment-2378 All interesting. I am just over a year old and my folks are talking about getting me a "summer do." They say last summer I acted like I had heat exhaustion all the time. Before I came to live with them I was chained out in the sun with little water and it may have been too much for me. Also our yard is often water and mud filled. I think its a lot of fun but they don't like muddy toes...and muddy everything else. They are vain about all my fuzzy bits and how pretty they are, but daily comb outs for fur and fleas and dematting makes me grumpy and snarly. But here people are saying they leave all the fuzzy bits and that's the part that gets the most mud and matted. So hard to decide. All interesting. I am just over a year old and my folks are talking about getting me a “summer do.” They say last summer I acted like I had heat exhaustion all the time. Before I came to live with them I was chained out in the sun with little water and it may have been too much for me. Also our yard is often water and mud filled. I think its a lot of fun but they don’t like muddy toes…and muddy everything else. They are vain about all my fuzzy bits and how pretty they are, but daily comb outs for fur and fleas and dematting makes me grumpy and snarly. But here people are saying they leave all the fuzzy bits and that’s the part that gets the most mud and matted. So hard to decide.

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