Bhopal
Coat Care
06 Jan 2026
Double Coat Dogs: Brushing, Undercoat, and Why Shaving Is Risky
Double coats protect from heat and cold. Correct brushing is better than shaving.
KEY POINTS
- ✓ Brush more during shedding
- ✓ Use undercoat tools gently
- ✓ Comb-check after brushing
- ✓ Bath and dry helps shed
- ✓ Avoid shaving normally
- ✓ Ask groomer for safe method
## Quick answer
Brush 3-5x/week in shedding season, focus undercoat removal, and avoid shaving unless vet advised.
## Steps
- Use slicker for outer coat
- Use undercoat rake carefully
- Comb-check for tangles
- Bath and full dry to loosen undercoat
## Common mistakes
- Shaving double coat without medical reason
- Using deshedding blade aggressively
- Skipping drying to skin
FAQ
People also ask
Why not shave double coat? +
It can damage coat regrowth and remove natural protection.
What tool helps undercoat? +
A proper undercoat rake used gently helps many breeds.
How often to deshed? +
Weekly during heavy shed is common; avoid overdoing.