C.C.'s Mom...My love affair with poodles began in 1970 and since then I have had 5 (four are at the Rainbow Bridge). I haven't really had the problem that you mention because all of my dogs have their feet shaved when they are groomed (on the bottom as well as between the toes). I would imagine that this sort of problem would occur with lots of dogs with furry feet, and some of those breeds do not necessarily need regular groomings so I am wondering how their owners deal with the problem. I know our own Leslie (Adore My Dogs) bought her sweet Graham some booties and, although they looked adorable, I am not sure Graham enjoyed them too much. Maybe some folks with shih-tzus, lhasos, pekes, etc. could lend a hand here since their furry feet are not normally shaved.