Don't shave a double coat. The coat insulates against heat and protects the skin — shaving it can harm regrowth and remove that protection. Instead, de-shed regularly: a groomer removes the loose undercoat so your dog stays cooler and drops far less fur, with the coat left intact.
How a double coat works
Double-coated breeds have a soft insulating undercoat beneath a coarser outer coat. Counter-intuitively, that layered coat helps regulate temperature in both cold and heat, and shields the skin from sun. Shaving it doesn't make the dog cooler — it removes the natural climate control and can leave skin exposed.
De-shedding: the right approach
The comfortable, correct way to help a double-coated dog in Singapore is de-shedding: a deep bath, a high-velocity blow-out and undercoat raking that clears the dead undercoat while keeping the coat's structure. Done every four to six weeks, it keeps your dog far more comfortable and cuts the fur around your home dramatically.
At-home care
- Brush a few times a week with an undercoat rake and slicker
- Brush more often during heavy shedding ('coat blow')
- Keep walks to cooler morning and evening hours
- Always provide shade and water outdoors
- Book regular de-shedding rather than a shave-down