- Breeds that need a haircut
- Long-haired and curly breeds
- Double-coated breeds that don’t always need a haircut
- Dogs that do not need a haircut
- Services of the V.O.G DOG SALON network of grooming salons for various breeds
When we think about dog grooming, grooming may seem like just a fashion trend that has nothing to do with necessity. However, in reality, dog grooming, depending on the breed, coat type and lifestyle of the dog, can be helpful in preventing skin diseases and eliminating discomfort during movement. So let’s figure out for which dogs a haircut is useful, and for which you should refrain from this procedure.
Breeds that need a haircut
In our time, the variety of breeds is simply amazing. All of them have certain characteristics, but they can be grouped according to the type and structure of the coat, which will help to make general recommendations for grooming. For example, when we consider breeds that need a regular haircut, the dogs that immediately come to mind are those whose hair grows like human hair, that is, it grows constantly. If you don’t cut it in time, it will lose its shine, it will get tangled, the folds will limit the dog’s mobility, and irritation and inflammation of the skin may also appear. Therefore, with the help of regular care with a haircut, you can both give the dog an attractive appearance and take care of its health.
Such breeds include poodles, curly-haired Maltipas, Yorkshire terriers and Maltese with fine silky fur, Shih Tzu with, on the contrary, a thick coat and Bichon Frize with elastic curls.
Long-haired and curly breeds
Agree that a dog with long hair or curly hair looks amazing. Long-haired dog breeds: Afghan Hound, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, Bichon Frize, Komondor and Puli with unique rope coat, etc. It’s as if they just starred in a popular commercial for effective hair care products and are now conquering the world during their walk. However, this is not always the case. If the owners do not pay enough attention to the care of their pet’s coat – “hello” to the coat, dull color of the coat and skin problems.
The wool of long-haired and curly breeds is thick and soft, so it quickly gets confused, gets lost in piles, which in a neglected state can become a solid woolen shell. And this is definitely bad news. This shell is dangerous because it creates an artificial barrier between the skin and the environment: the skin does not breathe, dirt and dust accumulate, moisture is not removed, thermoregulation is disturbed. And here we already have ideal conditions for the development of dermatitis or allergic reactions. Therefore, regular combing of the coat, untangling of small coats and haircuts will help to prevent all these problems. These are usually dogs without undercoat. Do not confuse with the breed of dogs without hair.
If this has already happened and the dog has formed a woolen shell, then the only correct solution will be to kill it. Yes, the dog will be bald. Yes, you will need to take care of protecting your skin from the sun in summer and from frost in winter. Yes, this is not what you can expect from salon grooming with trendy haircuts. But it is impossible to untangle such entanglements. Pulling off such an unwanted haircut only increases the likelihood of the development of inflammatory processes on the dog’s skin.
Double-coated breeds that don’t always need a haircut
The double coat is a feature of many large dog breeds due to the combination of a thick undercoat that provides warmth with a tougher mane that performs a protective function. This coat structure allows dogs to adapt to different temperature conditions without harming their health. Huskies, Malamutes, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Samoyeds, Akita-Inu, Cane Corso, etc. have such a coat.
When summer or winter comes, inexperienced owners may decide to cut their pet, not knowing about the peculiarity of its fur, and may face negative consequences of their decision. What could it be? Uneven growth of new fur, loss of thickness and protective properties of fur, appearance of sunburn, overheating or hypothermia of the body, itching, irritation, allergic reactions. Therefore, for the above breeds, regular brushing is enough to remove excess undercoat and keep the coat in a healthy condition. Sometimes you can remove a little fur on the paws, but that’s about it.
Dog breeds that do not need a haircut
What do Dobermans, Dalmatians, pugs, basset hounds, dachshunds, bulldogs, and beagles have in common? It is unlikely to be the size and structure of the body, the nature or intensity of physical activity. In fact, all these breeds are united by the type of wool – short, thick, tightly fitting to the body, it creates a natural barrier against dust, dirt, water and solar radiation. Such wool does not need to be cut, but this does not mean that there is no wool care at all. Dead hair falls out naturally during shedding, depending on its growth phase, and the dog can only be helped with this process by regular brushing with a silicone brush, for example. Thus, the skin is additionally massaged, blood circulation is stimulated and the growth of new fur is improved.
Sometimes you can find photos of clipped short-haired dogs on the Internet. The owners of these poor animals justify their decision by the fact that after cutting the wool will stop shedding and they will finally forget about shedding. But it is not so. After cutting your pet for this purpose, you should take into account the disturbance of thermoregulation and the same shedding of wool as before the haircut. The only difference will be that the dead fur will not be long, but short. Therefore, carefully filter the information received from social networks and consult a groomer or veterinarian about such life hacks.
Services of the V.O.G DOG SALON network of grooming salons for various breeds
The chain of V.O.G DOG SALON salons has been specializing in the professional care of dogs of any breed for ten years. Groomers undergo regular training to master the latest techniques and be ready to offer the best solutions to your problems. Here, depending on your urgent needs, you can get the following services:
- Hygienic haircut to facilitate the care of the eyes and coat after walks (trimming of the eye area, genitals, belly, paw pads and their edging).
- A model haircut to emphasize the beauty and hide the dog’s flaws according to the breed standards or your wishes.
- Care for the coat of dogs with a double coat, which involves thorough combing of the undercoat with special tools and express shedding if necessary.
- Care of short-haired breeds with delicate combing and the use of soft moisturizing cosmetics.
- Additional services that can be chosen both individually and in a complex (which is more profitable): trimming and grinding of claws, brushing teeth with paste and a brush, cleaning ears and, for some breeds, plucking their hair, cleaning paraanal glands. These services are suitable for dogs of all breeds.
- Combing the tails. For dogs with tangled fur, a procedure for untangling them using professional tools and equipment is offered. However, if the swallows have already formed a woolen blanket on the animal’s skin, the master will shave them off. After all, no groomer wants to hurt an animal and see its suffering. Of course, it will be necessary to wait until the coat grows back to the desired length, but the dog will not feel constant discomfort from itching and stiffness in movements, and this is more important than any good haircut.
How to sign up for grooming? To make an appointment for the “Dog Haircut Kyiv” service at V.O.G DOG SALON, just call the hotline at +380736067443. You can also sign up on your own through the website or the application, which can be downloaded through the chatbot at the link.
If you have any questions, the administrator will give you quality advice and help you choose the best services depending on the breed and needs of your Pet.
