Originally posted by wolf_Q
And as a sidenote.....huskies, whether wooly or normal should never be shaved, it totally ruins their natural coat.
I'd talked to the vet and the sibe rescue about it. I was told that it is unneccesary if you are doing it to keep them cool. The down fur acts as a regulator. It can cool them down in the summer just as well as keep them warm in the winter. I didn't see a negative difference by shaving Roxy. But that might be the case for shorter haired showdogs.