[nagdu] Lab coats

Mon May 6 19:56:49 UTC 2013

Goldens don't have a double coat, and I can't remember who it was told me this, but someone who would likely know like a Vet or someone at TSE.

Cindy Lou

On May 6, 2013, at 1:53 PM, "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net> wrote:

> 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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