Let me start this post by saying I did not electively shave my golden retriever. I am aware that it is not goof for them and it should not be done. However, my 2 year old English cream golden had to have his stomach, part of two paws, and his butt shaved while during his stay at an animal...

Hi all! I haven't formally introduced myself so apologies there! I have been a watcher for a while on the board, have obtained loads of useful information, have responded to one or two posts but haven't started a thread of my own but now I'm getting desperate. I'm from the East Bay of CA and...