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<p class=MsoNormal>Daisy is not shedding because puppies typically do not shed
much until their adult coat starts to grow in. That usually occurs at
about 9 – 12 months old. Even then, the shedding of the puppy fur
is not like seasonal shedding. Daisy’s first “real”
shed probably won’t be until late spring.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>You can expect Daisy’s coat to thicken some as the
cooler weather approaches. Basset’s fur is typically pretty “tight”
and provides good insulation for them. Mine enjoy the cooler weather and
love to play in the snow. The most vulnerable part of the basset in cold
and snow is the ears. If my guys are going to be playing in the snow for
long (over 15 minutes or so) or if it is bitterly cold, I put snoods on
them to keep their ears dry and warm. Another thing to watch for in the
snow is “ice balls” that can get between the pads of the
feet. These can make a dog “temporarily lame” – can’t
count the times I have had to carry a 70 pound dog into the house from the “back
40” – once the ice melts the problem is resolved.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Glad to hear that Daisy is doing well and settling into a
routine and that you and she are doing well.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Sandi Wittenberg - Red Bay Bassets<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>sandi@redbaybassets.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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