Do Golden’s need to be shaved in summer?

Not necessary. Dogs mainly dissipate heat through their tongues, ears, limbs and paws. The hair on the fleshy pads of the paws can be cut short as appropriate, but they do not need to be shaved. With high summer temperatures and strong UV rays, shaving too short can easily lead to sunburn on the dog’s skin and direct skin contact with airborne dust and bacteria, which can easily induce skin diseases. Some dogs may be unhappy or even depressed because their coat has been shaved short or shaved.