{"id":10578,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:41","slug":"can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you use clippers on double coated dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs\/#Can_you_use_clippers_on_double_coated_dogs\" title=\"Can you use clippers on double coated dogs?\">Can you use clippers on double coated dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs\/#Should_you_clip_a_double_coated_dog\" title=\"Should you clip a double coated dog?\">Should you clip a double coated dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs\/#How_do_you_cut_a_dog_with_a_double_coat\" title=\"How do you cut a dog with a double coat?\">How do you cut a dog with a double coat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs\/#Should_you_groom_double_coated_dog\" title=\"Should you groom double coated dog?\">Should you groom double coated dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs\/#Can_I_trim_a_double_coated_dog\" title=\"Can I trim a double coated dog?\">Can I trim a double coated dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-clippers-on-double-coated-dogs\/#Do_double_coated_dogs_need_haircuts\" title=\"Do double coated dogs need haircuts?\">Do double coated dogs need haircuts?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_clippers_on_double_coated_dogs\"><\/span>Can you use clippers on double coated dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recommended for Double Coats: When clipping this coat type, <b>clippers must be powerful and blades should always be sharp to allow efficient cutting of the dense soft undercoat and the courser outer coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_clip_a_double_coated_dog\"><\/span>Should you clip a double coated dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cutting a dog&#8217;s double coat could affect their body temperature and ability to fight the cold or heat. It is <b>advisable to go ahead and give that undercoat a trim for sanitary reasons if the hairs get too long. It is incorrect to clip a dog&#8217;s coat from the primary coat inward.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cut_a_dog_with_a_double_coat\"><\/span>How do you cut a dog with a double coat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Double coated breeds tend to shed a lot, so <b>proper grooming is important. If a proper grooming routine is not maintained, hairs from the undercoat will get caught in the top coat, which will lead to matts and tangles that will be uncomfortable for your dog and sometimes difficult to remove.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_groom_double_coated_dog\"><\/span>Should you groom double coated dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clipping fur doesn&#8217;t help with the heat or shedding. Instead, <b>it can destroy your dog&#8217;s coat permanently and cause more discomfort. Your dog&#8217;s natural guard coat and undercoat have a purpose in helping to regulate his body temperature and protect him from severe weather conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_trim_a_double_coated_dog\"><\/span>Can I trim a double coated dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shaving a double-coated dog can actually make it harder for him to cool off. Coats shouldn&#8217;t be cut to less than one inch to protect from sunburn and bug bites. Regular brushing improves air circulation and cooling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_double_coated_dogs_need_haircuts\"><\/span>Do double coated dogs need haircuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some double coated dogs such as the husky and malamute require minimal to no trimming, whereas long-haired German Shepherds can have feathering and their feet trimmed. Cutting of the top coat and undercoat will damage the hair and can result in a condition called coat funk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you use clippers on double coated dogs?Should you clip a double coated dog?How do you cut a dog with a double coat?Should you groom double coated dog?Can I trim a double coated dog?Do double coated dogs need haircuts? Can you use clippers on double coated dogs? 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