In a message dated 2/12/02 2:14:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << He is in natural coat there, free standing, and had been neutered for at least a year when the photo was taken. I placed him in a pet home not long after the photo was taken. Just recently I received some photos of him from his present owner--- I didn't even recognize him. >>
All dogs handle altering differently. But I have one of my girls who was spayed at a little over 3 years old. It took slightly over 3 years for her coat to get completely unmanageable - she truly has the coat (weight and texture) of a sheep!! Twice in the summer I have shaved her to the skin - then she becomes my little beaglier :o) I have 4 other oldies in my house that are altered and none of them have the same problem. Some take a little trimming for length - but most get along just fine other than cutting the slippers. But I would say 2 to 3 years is what it takes for the true nature of the altering to hit the dog's coat. The only way I would be horrified is if a dog was matted dirty and unloved :o) Otherwise the dog needs to fit the lifestyle of the people who own it. Barb Hoorman Benchmark Cavaliers - TX ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
