Can I get a Long coat clipped to look like a short coat?

[thepoultrygirl]

I have a 2 year old long coat GSD female. And right now..the shedding is unbelievable this summer. My truck looks like a hairball of black and tan at this point.
I'm wondering...Has anyone ever clipped their long coat to look like a short coat? The humidity and heat aren't making her feel to wonderful either I would think :\
The other thing..Every time we go somewhere we get comments about her, "Oh what a cute dog. What is it?" "It's one ofthose Belgium shepherds, right?" "German shepherd? Ive never seen one with that long of hair!" "What's she mixed with??" LOL! I had no clue long coats were so uncommon!
So, is it possible to clip a long coat up to look just like a shorter/rough coat for the summer???

[Jax08]

You could but her hair also insulates her from the heat. I would take her to the groomer's and get her brushed out really well.

And just get used to being asked questions.

[kiya]

I had a plush coat GSD, and now I have 2 Shiloh Shepherds with long coats, I was advised not to body clip them. Try the furminator.

[Lucy Dog]

Stock coats shed just as much, if not more than long coats. Trust me. I'd be willing to bet money that my truck is worse than yours.

Long coats really arent that uncommon. I would shave your dog just because people don't know the german shepherd breed, but I guess that's up to you.

How often are you grooming and what tools are you using?

[gagsd]

Have to agree that stock coats shed just as much as long coats (I have both). If you can take her for a "professional" grooming and maybe a sanitary clip to start, then brush daily.
Shaving.... nah, that just makes them funny looking.

[KayElle]

LucyDog is right...stock coats shed even more than the long coats!! Regardless of the coat, our beloved GSDs need to be brushed alot!! I brush mine every day...It only takes 15 minutes total time and the dogs love it. PLEASE don't shave your dog!! As was previously said, the coat insulates the dog from the heat, as well as the cold. Also, IMO, long coats are truly gorgeous!! I often am asked what breed (or mixture of breeds) my long coat male is. It may seem annoying, but I just look at responding to such questions as further education of the general public about GSDs. Hope this helps!

[Samba]

If you shave them then you get a bunch of short hairs to clean up! I think it may be better to work with longer hair.

[RadarsShadow]

If you have him you take a chance of messing up the coat, it losing it's color and texture as well. Most of the time the coats do not grow back right.

[mehpenn]

I'd recommend finding a good groomer and becoming their best friend... visit them at least once a month and between grooming visits make good use of your spare time, develope a routine and brush daily.
I have a lab right now that is shedding like crazy! I brush her every day, she loves it... and from day to day I am still utterly amazed at the hair that's coming off her!

[VegasResident]

Okay I just have to throw this in there. Why mess with the beauty of a LC GSD?? It will not reduce the shedding and they are okay in summer just don't overheat them (we are in Vegas so I definitely understand the heat...gets to 117 here). They are stunning and draw many people to them asking questions.

One of my favorite things is getting that "Wow what a beautiful dog, what is it???" from people not familiar with a LC GSD. It gave us the chance to talk about the LC GSD and the genetics of it. People also approached more easily because of the "fluffiness"

Get your pup groomed (brushed)and only trim that around the buttocks sheepy looking area for sanitary reasons.

My last one was a LC and the brand new baby boy we are getting next week will be a long coat (from two stock coat parents)