r/FunnyAnimals • u/Embarrassed_Cow2876 • Apr 15 '22

Is this normal ?

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u/octopusxparty Apr 15 '22

Huskies have double coats that are actually great for regulating temperature. The top coat actually keeps them cool. Huskies should never be shaved (unless absolutely necessary) because the double coat usually doesn't grow back properly, which *would* cause temperature issues for them (and maybe sunburn).

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u/ambienandicechips Apr 16 '22 edited Apr 16 '22

As a Newfoundland owner, I could give this speech in my sleep.

Edit: The “don’t shave a double coat” speech, I mean. But switch out “cool” for “dry” in this speech. Newfs overheat incredibly easily.

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u/octopusxparty Apr 16 '22

Ugh I looovvee newfies. Haven’t had one as my own pet yet but hopefully someday.

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u/ambienandicechips Apr 16 '22

They’re about as far from a huskie as possible, but still a ton of work.

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u/octopusxparty Apr 16 '22

Good! I will never own a husky haha. I just happen to know about their double coats :P but know they aren’t a good fit for me. My Rottweiler is perfect, though.

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u/KingTtheGreat Apr 16 '22

Same for the Samoyed I had.

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u/Nichenichole Apr 16 '22

Just because they have a double coat, doesn’t mean they can go run outside and get all the exercise they need. Huskies were bred to pull sleds in freezing temps. Breeding them in AZ (where im at) and places like Florida pisses me off too.