Please don’t do this to your Golden

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader

There’s a myth that just won’t die.
And every summer… we see it play out.

A well-meaning owner thinks shaving their Golden is the answer.
“Less fur = cooler dog,” right?

Wrong.

Goldens aren’t built like that.

They have a double coat… and it’s there for a reason.
The undercoat insulates. The topcoat protects.

Shaving it off messes with both.

It doesn’t make them cooler. It exposes them.

To sunburn. To heat. To skin irritation.

And here’s the kicker…sometimes that beautiful coat doesn’t grow back the same.

At Fox Ridge, we want you to have the whole dog.

Not just the pretty face and sweet temperament… but the knowledge to do right by them.

So here’s what to do instead:

• Brush regularly (you’ll both survive shedding season, promise)
• Keep them clean and dry, especially in hotter places like Texas, Florida ect.
• Trim don’t shave. Leave the structure of the coat alone
• Use a groomer who knows Goldens and won’t suggest shortcuts

This is part of what we mean when we say “health starts here.”

Our dogs are given the best from day one… but that doesn’t stop once they go home.

It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about being informed.

If you're ready to start this journey the right way, our upcoming litter is the place to start. The waitlist is open now, and those spots don’t last.

Join the waitlist now.

Talk soon,
Fox Ridge Goldens

P.S. Love the look? Keep the coat. Goldens were made this way for a reason.

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