Originally posted by bckrazy
Border Collies have very very thick undercoats. we have resorted to shaving Gonzo every summer because he would normally shed his entire coat, basically... tons of long black hairs . He also gets really hot with all that coat.
Actually dogs with undercoats should NOT be shaved anytime of the year.
The undercoat acts as an insulator, keeps the dog cooler in warm weather & warmer in cool weather.