Any dog can develop hot spots, but they're much more common
in dogs with thick coats, dirty and / or moist skin, and dogs with allergies, including fleas.
This means it's not suitable
for dogs with thick coats (these probably don't need a coat anyway), but is great for short - haired breeds in cold weather.
While
larger dogs with thicker coats can handle colder temperatures better than smaller short - haired dogs, hypothermia can still set in if they spend too much time outside.
They are intended to be used with less pressure and utilized only
on dogs with thicker coats like Chow Chows, Malamutes, and German Shepherds.
Dogs with curly or wiry hair, such as Poodles, or with simple coats, such as Chihuahuas, don't shed as much
as dogs with thick coats, and are thus considered less allergy provoking.
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Unlike dogs with thick coats, greyhounds have very thin fur and are extremely susceptible to the cold in winter.
When you own
a dog with a thick coat, you know just how difficult it is to properly groom your pup.
The brachiocephalic breeds, the ones with short faces like bulldogs, or
dogs with thick coats can be very sensitive to the heat.
For
dogs with thick coats, a high speed is best.
Dogs with thick coats can overheat in hot summer weather, and those with short coats may have trouble staying warm in cold weather.
If the dog is going to spend time in the backyard on somewhat cold days, you may need to sacrifice the time and money for upkeep or choose
a dog with a thicker coat for warmth.
A dog with a thick coat needs to be properly groomed often, and this requires a few key features that high - end clippers have:
Dog grooming has never been easier — even for
dogs with thick coats — with this brush.
Dogs with thicker coats will shed some fur in the summer to help keep them cool.
The Bendi - Brush Grooming Brush works great for
dogs with a thick coat.
Dogs with thick coats may not thrive in very hot areas and may require shaving, at the very least, to remain comfortable.