Can Corgis be shaved?

Corgis cannot be shaved

Corgi shaving will slow down hair growth

After Corgi shaving, there will be miscellaneous hair in the new hair, and the problem of slow hair growth is because shaving is easy to cause the hair to grow slowly. Hair follicles are damaged. Hair follicles are derived from the epidermis, are tough and elastic, and have the function of protecting the skin. Hair follicles also play a role in hair removal during seasonal changes. After artificial shaving damages the hair follicles, new hair will have problems. If you want to change the quality of hair through shaving, it is almost impossible.
If you want your dog’s hair to grow shinier and softer, shaving is the wrong choice. First of all, if you want to have a beautiful coat, you need to comb your dog's hair regularly. Comb out the old coat and the dead hair that has fallen off and is still in the middle of the hair to prevent the dog's hair from getting tangled. Secondly, you can feed your dog some lecithin. The main function of lecithin is to beautify the hair and supplement nutrition. The feeding amount is also based on the weight, and the feeding instructions of different brands are followed.

Shaving corgis can easily cause skin diseases and sunburns

After corgis are shaved, they lose their outermost layer of protection, the coat. Not only can they not prevent heatstroke and cool down in summer, but they can even cause more damage. The skin is easily damaged by excessive ultraviolet rays. The skin is directly exposed to the air, and dogs are prone to itching and allergies under the influence of dust, pollen, and mosquitoes. Parasites are also more likely to attach to the dog's skin, causing skin diseases.
Hair is actually the first layer of protection for dogs. It can prevent scratches from sharp objects and can reflect most of the sun's ultraviolet rays, preventing pollen parasites from contacting the skin in the first place. If the hair has been removed, you must avoid some humid corners, bushes and grass when taking your dog out to prevent the dog from being bitten by mosquitoes or parasites and laying eggs without the protection of hair.

Shaving Corgis can easily cause colds

Corgis’ coat has a great effect on keeping warm. Many people's homes have floor tiles. In the summer, the air conditioner is often turned on, and the ground temperature is very low. A shaved dog will sleep directly on the floor, losing the protection of the hair. The dog is more likely to catch a cold, which can also cause diarrhea and gastrointestinal problems. Uncomfortable situation.
If the hair has been raised, thicker mats should be added to the kennel when the weather is colder to ensure that the dog’s belly does not come into contact with the low-temperature ground and cause cold. Or place a small sun or heater at a certain distance in front of the dog to keep the dog warm and avoid catching a cold.

Corgis are prone to depression after shaving

Corgis look silly and cute, but they also have their own aesthetics. Many Corgis show unhappiness after being shaved, do not eat, do not get close to others, hide and other abnormal behaviors. This is what depression looks like. The reason is because they feel that they don’t look good when shaved, and they have a strong sense of inferiority.
If a Corgi suffers from depression, the owner should take the dog out more often and play with other dogs. You can play with the dog and feed it some snacks it likes to eat to make the dog happy. , also knowing that the owner has always liked it, rebuilding its confidence.