Haircut (no pictures yet)

MikeyMerciless · 02-28-2011, 08:05 AM

So as alot of you may know, Crystal is a long haired GSD. She has such a thick coat, she gets really over heated quick. Even this time of the year. So yesterday we gave her a haircut, we're not done yet, we just started (it takes a while will all that hair). The length it is now looks good so far, and it feels like lamb hair!

When we're done, I'll post some pictures!

jkscandi50 · 02-28-2011, 08:24 AM

Can't wait to see the pics - I bet crystal will look like a big puppy when you're done!! I have a LC as well - he's 10 mos old (and sheds more than my 5 other dogs) - I've started trying to vacuum him - my house has turned into tumbleweed flats LOL

Blazings · 02-28-2011, 08:41 AM

I intercepted a picture already, I see you only have the head left

[link] hahah
Curious to see how your long hair GSD looks after her haircut

middleofnowhere · 02-28-2011, 08:50 AM

Believing that hair worked as insulation and protection for the back, the late Barker Sisters got a belly shave for summer down here. That seemed to do the trick and kept them looking good as well as cooler. They also liked the hose - an affection that added another "chill" feature.

**Cassidy's Mom** · 02-28-2011, 09:55 AM

I can't imagine giving my LCs a haircut - I love their fuzziness!

Hunther's Dad · 02-28-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazings

I intercepted a picture already, I see you only have the head left

[link] hahah
Curious to see how your long hair GSD looks after her haircut

That's just wrong!

PupperLove · 02-28-2011, 10:10 AM

I can't wait to see! I have never seen a GSD with a hair cut before so now I'm curious.

RockinIt · 02-28-2011, 10:18 AM

I am interested in seeing this! I hike with my dogs and even with a shorter coat I could see this being handy for long multi day hikes when it comes to looking for hitch hiking ticks on them after making camp!

bunchoberrys · 02-28-2011, 10:30 AM

Mike! What are you doing? GS are NOT meant to be shaved!!! She is not "overheating"! The coat has a dual purpose, to insulate in the winter and keep the heat out in the summer. Its that time of year and Crystal is most likely blowing coat, you need to purchase a good rake/comb and slicker brush. Your best bet is to take her to a groomer in which she can be bathed and blown out with a high velocity dryer which will help get rid of alot of old coat.
Dogs with coats that are not meant to be shaved the following can happen 1. The coat will come back wirey, thinner than before 2. Or the coat will not come back at all in some areas in which your dog will look like it has mange. 3. Shaving can actually trigger skin issues, such as being sunburnt because the coat that was there to protect is no longer there.
Mike, I'm not bashing you. You probably had no idea, and you are trying to make Crystal more comfortable, but please in the future, just a good ol' bath and brush will get alot of the bulk of her hair and she will look and feel alot better.

MikeyMerciless · 02-28-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jkscandi50

Can't wait to see the pics - I bet crystal will look like a big puppy when you're done!! I have a LC as well - he's 10 mos old (and sheds more than my 5 other dogs) - I've started trying to vacuum him - my house has turned into tumbleweed flats LOL

hahaha same here. Crystal sheds so much, you'd think she'd be bald by now!

02-28-2011, 08:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
MikeyMerciless Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 392	Haircut (no pictures yet) So as alot of you may know, Crystal is a long haired GSD. She has such a thick coat, she gets really over heated quick. Even this time of the year. So yesterday we gave her a haircut, we're not done yet, we just started (it takes a while will all that hair). The length it is now looks good so far, and it feels like lamb hair! When we're done, I'll post some pictures! __________________ Mikey Fusaro Crystal ~ 10 years Benny ~ RIP

02-28-2011, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blazings Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Near Arnhem (Netherlands) Posts: 231	I intercepted a picture already, I see you only have the head left [link] hahah Curious to see how your long hair GSD looks after her haircut __________________ Feel free to add me on Facebook

02-28-2011, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,945	I can't imagine giving my LCs a haircut - I love their fuzziness! __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

02-28-2011, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
PupperLove Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,084	I can't wait to see! I have never seen a GSD with a hair cut before so now I'm curious. __________________ ~Laura Jackson, nicknamed "Gehngi" GSD, 5/5/10 www.youravon.com/lauranicole

02-28-2011, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
RockinIt Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 97	I am interested in seeing this! I hike with my dogs and even with a shorter coat I could see this being handy for long multi day hikes when it comes to looking for hitch hiking ticks on them after making camp! __________________ .:Megan:. Married to bigdavejoker If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. ~Phil Pastoret

02-28-2011, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
jkscandi50 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 194	Can't wait to see the pics - I bet crystal will look like a big puppy when you're done!! I have a LC as well - he's 10 mos old (and sheds more than my 5 other dogs) - I've started trying to vacuum him - my house has turned into tumbleweed flats LOL

02-28-2011, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,470	Believing that hair worked as insulation and protection for the back, the late Barker Sisters got a belly shave for summer down here. That seemed to do the trick and kept them looking good as well as cooler. They also liked the hose - an affection that added another "chill" feature.

02-28-2011, 10:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
bunchoberrys Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 537	Mike! What are you doing? GS are NOT meant to be shaved!!! She is not "overheating"! The coat has a dual purpose, to insulate in the winter and keep the heat out in the summer. Its that time of year and Crystal is most likely blowing coat, you need to purchase a good rake/comb and slicker brush. Your best bet is to take her to a groomer in which she can be bathed and blown out with a high velocity dryer which will help get rid of alot of old coat. Dogs with coats that are not meant to be shaved the following can happen 1. The coat will come back wirey, thinner than before 2. Or the coat will not come back at all in some areas in which your dog will look like it has mange. 3. Shaving can actually trigger skin issues, such as being sunburnt because the coat that was there to protect is no longer there. Mike, I'm not bashing you. You probably had no idea, and you are trying to make Crystal more comfortable, but please in the future, just a good ol' bath and brush will get alot of the bulk of her hair and she will look and feel alot better. __________________ ~ Jess ~ "Kane" 2-12-09 "It all started when my dog began getting free roll over minutes. " Jay London

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