Double coated dogs have a longer top layer designed to shed water, snow, and ice. The bottom layer is soft and fuzzy. It is designed to keep the dog warm. In the warmer weather, the dog will shed most of the bottom layer. The top layer stays in place to insulate the dog from the heat and to prevent sunburn.
As the coat grows back the warm fuzzy coat grows back faster than the longer overcoat. This causes the dog to be hotter during the summer. The texture of the longer hairs may become more Velcro like resulting in burrs, and seeds sticking to the hair causing matting.
A better solution to keeping your double coated dog cool is to get them groomed regularly by a professional groomer. Groomers will blow out the bottom coat and brush out the excess hair. You can extend the time between professional grooming by brushing often. Other suggestions are to keep your dog well hydrated with water and provide a cool shady area outside and inside.
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