"Never clip a dog's hair close to the skin in summer. His hair acts as an insulator against heat and protects him against insects. When you give him a crewcut, you're exposing him to sunburn, the bites of flies and others insect pests. Also, the short hairs will prick and itch him every time he moves."
~ How To Live With A Dog by J.J. McCoy. Berkeley, 1966.
Originally published as "The Complete Book of Dog Training and Care."
