Lassie Shares Her Hair Care Secrets

I got a question via my contact form. This is what it said:

My question is does Lassie get hot with all of the hair? Is it okay to cut or shave a collie's hair?

Well, here's Lassie's answer.

Dear Considerate,

I'm a rough collie. That means I have a thick, double-layered coat made up of a short downy layer and a long, coarse upper layer. In summer I get very hot, but in winter I need my coat for insulation.

Some people think it is okay to cut or shave a collie's hair as long as you leave 1/2 inch left. Otherwise collies could get a sunburn and are cold when winter comes around. But the hair may not grow back as thick! So it is really not recommended to cut or shave your rough-coated collie. Better to groom her every week and keep her protected from the heat. Make sure she has plenty of fresh water, too!

Love, Lassie

Medieval Dogs

Do you absolutely love dogs? Well, dogs have dated thousands of years back. Here is a book about dogs in medieval times:
Medieval Dogs by Kathleen Walker-Meikle
It's a great book. Take some time to check it out! If you have any questions about medieval dogs, you can ask me using my new form (it's on the right).