Combined these layers are used to regulate body temperature, protect from harmful UV rays, repel water, and protect their skin. The long answer: bathing your lab too often can strip away those natural oils that help protect them, leaving them with dry, flaky skin that becomes itchy and uncomfortable.
Labradors have a “Double-Coat”, meaning they have two layers of fur. The undercoat is a fantastic insulator, and keeps them warm in the colder months. The top layer is slightly more “wiry” and abrasive. Underneath you’ll find a softer and lighter under-layer called the Undercoat. Combined these layers are used to regulate body temperature, protect from harmful UV rays, repel water, and protect their skin. How often should you bathe your Lab?
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