An Aussie bitch is brought to the groomer by her owner.
When she picks them up again, she hardly recognizes her four-legged friend.
As soon as the first rays of sunshine lure and the temperatures climb upwards, it's time again: the change of coat.
Now our beloved dogs are losing their thick winter fur.
And mostly unmistakable.
The apartment often resembles a hairdressing salon, because loose hair can be found everywhere, no matter how thoroughly or how often you vacuum.
These things are even stuck in the cutlery drawer or high up in the wardrobe.
Only one thing helps here: combing, brushing, grooming.
If this seems too annoying or you even think that your dog is sweating too much, you should rather have it clipped or give it a so-called "summer clip".
Australian Sherperd gets short haircut - 'Unrecognizable'.
A video on TikTok that was recently
shared by the owner of an Aussie bitch on her account
epcathletics shows what such a short hairstyle looks like.
Whether the hairstyle was exactly planned, however, cannot be said entirely.
But the young woman doesn't seem happy about it, as her hashtag #badhaircut suggests.
She also thinks that it makes her dog look like a giraffe.
That doesn't necessarily sound like a compliment.
@epcathletics That one time the groomer shaped my dogs head into an almond ##australianshepherd##aussie##haircut##badhaircut##dog##fyp ♬ Only Love Can Hurt Like This (Slowed Down Version) - Paloma Faith
With this radical hairstyle, she is also not doing her four-legged friend any favors.
Because the top coat has an important benefit: it insulates and protects against cold, dirt, grime and heat.
Australian Sherperd bitch gets a short haircut - coat structure can be damaged
And: Dogs don't sweat through their skin like we humans do.
The four-legged friend regulates the heat with the balls of his feet and by panting.
Dog breeds that have more than one layer of fur, i.e. a top coat and undercoat, such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Border Collies or Australian Shepherds should not be clipped.
It's just a matter of regularly brushing out the undercoat.
10 Extraordinary Dog Breeds That Will Get You Standing Out With - From Azawakh to Otterhound
The elegant Azawakh was a long-time loyal companion of the Tuareg and hunted antelope and gazelle in the southern Sahara.
The sensitive greyhound came to Europe in the 1970s.
At first he is considered a bit shy, but once he has gotten used to his family, he is very loyal and affectionate.
He needs a calm and easygoing family.
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The imposing Caucasian Ovcharka may look pretty and fluffy, but he's a sly old dog.
As a herd protection dog, he is responsible for guarding the house and yard and is also used to protecting the cattle from wolves and bears for days in wind and weather.
Only for experienced specialists.
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Hailing from Hungary, the energetic Mudi is a medium-sized herding dog.
He is used as a working dog, herding cattle or taking care of rats and mice.
Due to his friendly and loving nature, he is also considered a family dog.
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The Xoloitzcuintle is an ancient Mexican dog breed also known as the Mexican Hairless Dog.
The golden bat was revered as the dog of the gods and is considered a loyal companion.
Nowadays, however, the breed is controversial because it is considered a so-called torture breed.
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The medium-sized Norwegian Lundehund is a little reminiscent of a fox and is a genius hunter with a special anatomy.The medium-sized Norwegian Lundehund is a little reminiscent of a fox and is a genius hunter with a special anatomy.
It was bred to hunt puffins that breed in burrows.
Its shoulder joints are more flexible than other dogs, it can turn its front legs 90° to the side.
He is considered a little stubborn, but with consistency and patience he can be trained well.
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The Fila Brasileiro is a South American big game hunting dog and is often referred to as the Brazilian Mastiff. The Fila Brasileiro is a South American big game hunting dog and is often referred to as the Brazilian Mastiff.
He has a very quick reaction time and is used as a guard dog, drover and protector.
The confident and courageous dogs are territorial and not for beginners.
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The otterhound is an excellent hunter in cool water.
Bred in France, it was primarily used to hunt otters. The otterhound is an excellent hunter in cool water.
Bred in France, it was mainly used for hunting otters.
He has a brilliant nose and webbed toes.
Due to his lovable and curious nature, he is also considered a family dog.
It is one of the rarest dog breeds in the world.
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Originally from Louisiana, the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is a true working dog. Large and powerful, the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is originally from the southern United States and is a true working dog.
He helps with driving cattle, he also loves to hunt and provides valuable services in tracking.
He is considered to be extremely courageous, and he has also learned to think for himself.
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The imposing Thai Ridgeback is a medium-sized dog from Thailand and impresses with its wiry and muscular appearance.The imposing Thai Ridgeback is a medium-sized dog from Thailand and impresses with its wiry and muscular appearance.
Like the African Rhodesian Ridgeback, he inherited the so-called "Ridge".
A wide hairline on the back going in the opposite direction.
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The Sloughi has served faithfully as a hunting companion to the Bedouins of North Africa for centuries.
The Sloughi has served faithfully as a hunting companion to the Bedouins of North Africa for centuries.
The sensitive and delicate Arabian greyhound needs a lot of exercise and exercise and is more suitable for sporty people.
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It can also happen that the fur structure is destroyed by the shearing.
Some four-legged friends even get curls after clipping, and the fur color can also change.
In addition, the skin can be damaged because the lack of fur does not provide adequate protection from the sun's rays.
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However, there are exceptions to dog breeds with only one layer of fur, such as the poodle.
He is welcome to visit a good hairdresser so that the fur does not become knotted or matted.
By the way: Dogs with wiry fur such as terriers, schnauzers or dachshunds are best trimmed with a trimming knife.
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