• intensely_human@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Huskies’ natural environment is like Siberia isn’t it? Would it be okay to shave a husky in a tropical climate (assuming the decision to own a husky in a tropical climate’s too late to undo)

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      1 year ago

      Dog’s hairs actually can work like radiators. Their heat transfers to the hair and they have a lot more surface area than skin. I don’t know about huskies and other cold weather dogs, but generally their hair can actually be useful to cool them, not just keep them warm.

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      1 year ago

      They have two layers. In the summer you want to brush out the insulting undercoat, but leave the topcoat as it protects against sunlight. A shaved husky will overheat in the sun and can easily get skin cancer! It also doesn’t grow back properly. The husky in this picture will never have a normal coat again as it has his fur ruined for the rest of his life.

      There isn’t any valid medical reason that requires to shave a husky entirely. Only people who don’t understand how their coat work do it. It is basically animal abuse and it makes me sad every time I see this picture.