Poodles should be shaved in the summer if they do not have regular access to a pool or if their hair can become too dry.
In some climates, it’s natural for people with long-haired dogs to shave them for the warmer months. Dogs with miniaturized coats like poodles may still need to be shaved that they have regular access to a pool or if their hair can become too dry that they might start getting hot spots – just as you would see on people – and these need treatment by a veterinarian because they can possibly turn into infections…