I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer

I was told that her longer hair will actually keep her cooler in the summer and, of course, warmer in the winter.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

No, different breeds have their different coats for a reason. Providing her with a place where she can get cool is a better idea. It's her belly that she wants to be able to get into a cool place. That's why they'll dig a hold and lay down in it belly first.

Shaving off her coat will allow her to get sunburnt, and will take away her natural protection from the elements.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

No, there hair is short enough to not bother them in the summer. Plus if you do shave her you will have to apply sunscreen to her entire body every 4 hours so she does not get sunburned.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

Yes, cut her hair in the summer, we have a black lab and had her hair cut and she looks adorable, and we can tell she feels better too, like when we get a hair cut. Enjoy your dog and Pamper her too. Our pets are pampered pets and our fur kids! Best Wishes to you and your furry friend!

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

No, leave it the usual length to prevent sunburn. Provide her with a wading pool or something to get wet in when it's really hot. Most labs love getting in the water.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

Labs should not have the hair cut on them.. They are fine just the way God made them.

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I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

NO. A lab's coat was designed to repel water. If you cut it or shave it, it throws off the balance of the coat.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

Labs already have short fur, why would you need to cut it any shorter? I say leave it the way it is.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

You see, mother nature is a pretty smart girl. If your dog didn't have a use for the hair in the summer; then it fall out and grow back in the the winter. Yes, your dog needs the hair all year all the time. It really is necessary for his health and well being.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

Labs have short hair already, it would almost be pointless to cut her hair...If you are worried about her getting too hot, my suggestion would be to get one of those little kiddy pools and keep it filled with clean, cool water. Labs are notorious for loving water and that will help in the situation of her getting too warm.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

No, leave the hair as it is. Labs have a sort coat, anyway. The hair will provide orotection from the sun as well as the heat, and will prevent sunburn. It will also provide insulation in the winter because it is well insulated (same reaosn it will keep cool in summer) despite the short length.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

The ONLY reasons to shave any part of a Lab is: for Surgery or a Hot Spot.

Many people think that shaving a Lab helps the dogs keep from being so hot. However, the undercoat actually keeps the dog cooler.

I have a chocolate lab that spends a lot of time outdoors. Should I cut her hair short in the summer?

We've had labs and I live in Florida. These dogs do well during summer and shed their winter coats. The dog should be fine... just make sure he/she doesn't overheat by bringing the dog indoors in high temperatures (if not all the time) or at least by making sure it has water and shade. Labs "burrow" in cool dirt and spend a lot of time in the water, so they do pretty good at cooling themselves.