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In reply to the discussion: Bo Obama has a new Little sister! [View all]ErikJ
(6,335 posts)15. Poor hot doggies. Poodles need short summer haircuts.
I have a 9 yr old miniature poodle and when it gets warm or hot starts to drag and pant from overheating. After he gets a haircut he seems to have more energy. These Port Water dogs are very close relatives and they even have black fur which makes them even hotter in the direct sunlight.
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I've always been amazed over the years by my friends who never had pets growing
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#34
When our long time family dog was hit by a car, the driver kindly stopped and took him to our
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#50
That's what I was wondering, I know one of Teddy's dogs was named Sunny. I thought maybe that's why
Raine
Aug 2013
#13
so sorry to hear that. know how hard it is, knowing what we have to do. just lost my 18-year old
niyad
Aug 2013
#24
do you seriously mean to imply that the family and staff do not know how to take care of those dogs?
niyad
Aug 2013
#25
Ok, I gave up arguing years ago what most veterinarians and other dog experts advise.
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#35
Australian Cattle Dogs have short hair and large ears, Australian Shepherds short ears, long fur
happyslug
Aug 2013
#49