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04-28-2011, 03:54 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sarasota, FL, US
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| Do "puppy cuts" keep Yorkies cooler in the heat??? Good morning fellow Yorkie lovers We're new to YorkieTalk and wanted to see if anyone out there could help us out.. We recently moved from Michigan to Florida, and this year will be my 5 year old yorkie’s first summer in Florida. My concern is how my long haired yorkie is going to handle the heat, here. Would it be a good idea, to give my yorkie a “puppy cut", to help keep her cooler, in the Florida summer heat? How do other Florida Yorkies do their hair in the summer?? Thanks so much for your time and/or input, ~Erin |
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04-28-2011, 05:23 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I've heard that hair on animals can help protect them from a little of the heat. I'd read it's sort of like how Nomads in the desert wear full coverage...part of it is bc of the heat. This doesn't seem all that commonsensical to me though .
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04-28-2011, 05:32 AM | #3 |
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| I live on Long Island and it gets hot here in the summer too. I know for my babies the hair is just too much. They pant and just lay around. I give them all a shave down in the summer and they love it. Not too short because I don't want them to get sunburn. I just make it about 1/2 inch or so. I immediatly notice the difference. I also make sure they have plenty of cool water and a nice cool place to lay. I put a big comforter out in the backyard for them when I'm out there so they don't have to lay on the buggy grass
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04-28-2011, 05:33 AM | #4 |
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| While I do think a shorter cut can help cool them down, you need to be careful how short you go- if you can see their skin through the hair then you have to worry about sunburn. Edit: oops posting at the same time as above!
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04-28-2011, 05:38 AM | #5 |
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| We moved from Michigan to Georgia 3 years ago! Don't you just love the southern weather? I don't miss the snow at all. But in regard to your question, I keep Troy in a modified schnauzer cut. I can tell he likes it better as he is more active during the warmer months without the long hair.
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04-28-2011, 06:05 AM | #6 |
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| I have read that because dogs sweat through their paws that the length of hair does not matter. I'm not sure how true that is. I would love to know the answer to your question as well.
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04-28-2011, 06:26 AM | #7 |
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| Mine look really comfortable with their short hair in the summer
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04-28-2011, 06:30 AM | #8 |
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| I don't know the answer for sure,but my groomer told me that a silky coated Yorkie in a full coat will be insulated from the heat. however, if your dog has a cotton coat it will be hotter because of all the hair and if your Yorkies coat is long but not full it will not work. I have no idea if this is true but my groomer does this to her yorkie and it never seems hot.
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04-28-2011, 06:36 AM | #9 |
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| I think it depends on how thick their coat is when it's long - whether or not it's "heavy". If they have a 'cottony' coat, it would probably help to cut it shorter, but if it's more silky or thin, then it shouldn't really make a difference. Drop coat breeds don't seem to have as much of an issue as say a golden retreiver or a german shephard. The part that would matter most is their belly. If you keep alot of the hair off that area it will help keep them cooler.
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04-28-2011, 06:39 AM | #10 |
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| WELCOME TO FL!!!! Dudley is in a puppy cut, only because of his cotton coat, it make it easier to groom and brush. Our new guy is 7mo, and a true silky coat. I plan on keeping his coat long. For me, they aren't outside a whole lot and when they are it's usually consisting of water of some sort, pool or beach. They both pant, even laying under shade, I don't know how much "cooler" a cut would make. I have long myself and I can't tell a difference with shorter hair...ITS JUST DOWN RIGHT HOT AND HUMID DURING OUR SUMMERS....Enjoy it
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04-28-2011, 06:48 AM | #11 |
YT 1000 Club Member | The weather is hot and humid here, much like in Florida. I have my Groomer cut both mine at a #7, which is about 1/4" length. I'd say that is the "bare" minimum for length. (excuse the pun) However, on their undersides chest/breast on back... I SCALP them !! We go on jogs, and they love to briefly rest on the cool grass under a shade tree, and having that direct skin contact with that, really helps cool them down when they need it. Another favorite cool-down place is the wet area beneath a few of the Water Fountains on the Jog Trail. Both mine are totally etiquetteless, and don't mind plopping down in mud at all. Fortunately, with the short hair, a simple rinse with cool water when we come back home, gets them houseable. However, on the other hand, I've found that Yorkies for the most part, are somewhat cold natured regardless of their hair length. So, at home in the A/C, I make sure that they have fluffy blankets in their bunks, where they can curl up overnight/naps.
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04-28-2011, 07:17 AM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sarasota, FL, US
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| Wow! Thanks Everyone! :) Wylie's Mom - Ha! No, it doesn't seem all that commonsensical, does it? jmdt - I am starting to notice my little long haired baby not being as active the warmed it gets and notice her wanting to stay in the A/C more and more. I am glad to hear that you saw an immediate difference, after cutting your babies' hair. ArmaniMen – Thanks for the sunburn warning. Rachael1983 – Yes, I love the southern weather, so far! I definitely did not miss shoveling my driveway this year. AllDogBoots – I have heard that as well, but have also heard that, that only pertains to certain dog breeds (??). And though, I love my little yorkie in long hair, I want her to be comfortable and as cool as possible in the Florida heat. Chachi – Thanks! Awe, cute pics Misslissa & AlicetheYorkie – Sounds logical 143julz – Thanks for the welcome and the comparison information SWHouston – Thanks for all the ideas! Wow! Thank you all so very much for all the info, thoughts, ideas, and helpful hints! |
04-28-2011, 08:33 AM | #13 |
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| I don't really know to be honest, but I do know that after Jackson gets a haircut he doesn't pant as much and get as hot as quickly... so who knows. He always seems more comfortable.
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04-28-2011, 08:56 AM | #14 |
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| Ziva has fine silky hair, She just got her summer cut- Not shaved down, she gets chilled in the air conditioning.The shorter coat is also easier to check for fleas, pull out stickers, and dry after a dip in the pool! I start letting her hair grow out in late September so she was warm enough for January cold weather. |
04-28-2011, 10:30 AM | #15 |
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| I keep Tibbe in a puppy cut for ease of care only and it keeps his long hair from hanging on things as he is such a dog's dog, going under low bushes, furniture, anything when on the hunt. He doesn't get to stay out long in the hot summer or in winter when it is really cold so his coat length doesn't matter much for that. When his coat does grow out several inches long because I got lazy and I do get around to cutting him back, he seems extra frisky but it could just be my imagination.
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