In a message dated 5/6/2008 11:09:35 A.M. Central Daylight Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Are there any negative side effects in shaving a coated bitch in the summer?????... The coat is protection against heat,mosquitoes,flies-- And SUNBURN-- Stripping and thinning coat is one thing ,but never shave a coat off-Leave at least 3/4 inch for protection. She may look hot to you,but as you know,she sweats through her feet and tongue. Cold water will do the trick. Some of these poor poodles suffer terribly from the sun in outdoor shows Helen Miller Fisher **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================