Shaving your dog may seem like a good idea but the truth is that shaving may be detrimental to your dogs comfort and health. Dog's coats are designed to capture air and use it as an insulator. During the summer it holds the heat at bay, and helps them regulate their body temperature. Without an insulating layer of fur dogs can be more susceptible to heat stroke and at a greater risk of sunburn and skin cancer.

Learn more about the risks of shaving dogs and alternatives to help keep cool in this article on dog shaving.

We don’t see all the colors of the rainbow, but we see more than just black and white. We see most colored objects as yellow, blue, or gray. We can see just as much color as humans who are called ‘colorblind.’ Our ability to see certain colors is based on how our eyes are made. Click here to read more about the anatomy of a dog’s eye.