[nagdu] Lab coats

Mon May 6 18:53:12 UTC 2013

I think that both labs and goldens, as retrievers, have a double coat. 
It's the woolly undercoat that keeps them warm in the water, and the outer
guard hairs that shed the water.  I think shepherds are double-coated,
too.
Tracy

> I could be really wrong about this, but dogs who are mainly Laborador have
> double coats with s hort hair. Golden Retrievers have long hairs but are
> single coated. I don't think there are labs that just have a single coat,
> but I could be wrong on this.
>
> Cindy Lou
>
> On May 6, 2013, at 12:36 PM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:
>
>> Darla, I don't think I said anything about a double coat, I don't think
>> he
>> does and I checked with his vet beforehand and he has had regular
>> check-ups
>> with out any negative concenquences.
>> Thanks,
>> K&A
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:17 AM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>
>> Why do you think your dog has a double coat?  It insulates against heat,
>> bold and humidity.  Sorry; if your groomer is doing this, it is
>> irresponsible and unhealthy for the dog.
>> 	Usually good grooming  and a topical product, unless there is an
>> allergy, should keep Ace looking and feeling his best.
>> 	Remember, many groomers, while they may do a good job, will do what
>> you ask, unless it will kill a dog, which this won't, but they are happy
>> to
>> take your money.
>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Ace
>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 7:49 AM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>
>> No, not so far and I have been doing it for about a year now.
>> K&A
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:02 AM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>
>> You did mention that before. Have you had any noticeable skin problems
>> doing
>> that?
>>
>> CL
>>
>> On May 6, 2013, at 6:25 AM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, I may have mentioned this before but I get Ace shaved with a #7
>>> clipper every month. I don't see it but my wife says that it reduces
>>> the hair around our place by about 70%. I made a special deal with the
>>> groomer and got a good rate. Fortunately he is just four blocks away.
>>> K&A
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla
>>> Rogers
>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 7:20 AM
>>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>
>>> I think we are all guiklty oif that, from time to time, Cindy Rae, but
>>> whennever I am grooming, it takes me awhile, so I don't feel so bad if
>>> I miss a day here and there, but i know people who have a place near
>>> or at work where they can do some grooming on break which helps, too.
>>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 10:13 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>
>>> I wonder if most everyone grooms every day. I have to confess to being
>>> a little lax on it sometimes, but I have come to realize more and more
>>> that this is a really bad thing, so I'm doing way better. I didn't let
>>> him go long, but there does get to be way too much hair.
>>>
>>> CL
>>>
>>> On May 5, 2013, at 9:24 PM, "Jessica Diaz PC" <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello
>>>> As of now Figby is resting in the crate. Hubby will sleep close by
>>>> for
>>>> 2 nights just to make sure we have no probs. He ate his rice and
>>>> canned chicken but did still have liquid when Alex took him before
>>>> bed. To Cindy, I don't know. He loves his dog but lets just say he
>>>> could be a bit more responsible about grooming. Ever since we got
>>>> married last year, this actually one of the huge things we um don't
>>>> see eye to eye on. I just automatically assumed that people take care
>>>> of
>>> the dogs everyday.
>>>> Jessica Diaz
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 7:42 PM
>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>>
>>>> Well, Jessica, I hope they are able to discern what is wrong with the
>>>> poor pup. That is hard. I know your husband is having a tough time;
>>>> does this make him less attentive to Figby?
>>>>
>>>> CL
>>>>
>>>> On May 5, 2013, at 10:57 AM, "Jessica Diaz PC" <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hello
>>>>> My husband's Figby is at the vet and the vet said it looks like a
>>>>> stomach bug. He is getting some medis and will be on a bland diet
>>>>> for
>>>>> 3 days. While the vet was checking him over, they found 2 huge hard
>>>>> masses. They are very concerned and want to run tests right now. So
>>>>> that is what is happening. I'm sort of frustrated because I have
>>>>> noticed some changes in Figby before this but I think my husband is
>>>>> having a very hard time with the fact that Figby is 9 and is
>>>>> retiring at the end of this year. Please all keep him in your
>>>>> thoughts and
>>> prayers.
>>>>> Jessica Diaz
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