Trimming a sheltie coat

This topic has been addressed over and over.

My opinion is that your never shave your sheltie except for feet trim and poop chutes and severe dematting My belief is that if you shave back the guard hair and undercoat, it won't ever grow back properly. And you are removing their protection from hot and cold elements.

That being said, many people of the forum, DO shave back to the level of a rough collie. And claim that the fur grows back perfectly.

I'm no longer going to any theory, because I've seen it work both ways. I'm jus going to go back to the standard. Which means we don't the shave the dogs.

Sorry Chris, you and I will never agree on this topic! :sadsmile:
 
how my girls look in summer

That picture is how I trim my girls for summer, it keeps them cool and happy in my altitude and climate. It is for my convenience and their comfort. I don't show so I have no idea what is allowed in that venue. My dogs have been purely companion family pets. My 2nd sheltie and now Kaleigh had darker fur, and the black fur heats up quick and not being trimmed affects their activity level-more shade time to cope and pant. Today got to high 60's and Kaleigh sought out shaded areas while Savannah wasn't near as bothered by the sun or temp. Kaleigh felt hot to the touch while Savannah being fair sable doesn't absorb the heat as much. Come autumn, mine put back more than I have trimmed and by the 1st snowfall they are all poofy again.
 
That looks close to what Honeys coat is naturally when I cut down the belly. (Her coat never grew very long). She does fine in the heat, she's a little less active, but still prefers outside to being inside.
 
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