Based on grooming guidance, it is not recommended to shave your dog bald.
According to expert advice on dog grooming, you should not shave him too closely. Instead, the recommendation is to leave a minimum of one inch of hair all over his body.
Why Avoid Shaving Your Dog Bald?
Leaving at least one inch of hair provides several important benefits for your dog's health and comfort:
- Sun Protection: This length of hair is sufficient to protect your dog from the sun's rays, helping to avoid sunburn.
- Preventing Ingrown Hairs: Shaving hair too close to the skin can lead to ingrown hairs. Leaving a minimum of one inch helps prevent this painful issue.
Therefore, shaving your dog down to the skin ("bald") goes against this guidance and removes the protective benefits that even a short layer of hair provides.
