A handsome dog with "long flowing hair" passes by your eyes. The fluttering hair is like the autumn wind passing by you, making you feel infinitely excited. Have you ever experienced this feeling?

There are many factors that affect the length and amount of hair on dogs. Some factors are innate and can hardly be changed, but there are also many factors that can be controlled by us during the process of nurture. Below we introduce to you several key factors that are easier to control.

1. Seasons and climate

Most long-haired dogs originate in cold and temperate areas with relatively cold climates. The biggest climate feature in these areas is relatively low temperatures in winter. In order to protect themselves well, dogs will grow long hair to adapt to the climate. .

Winter is relatively cold and dry, which just simulates the climate characteristics of many long-haired dogs' origins. Therefore, in autumn every year, the dog's physiological cycle will be adjusted to a reasonable state, which naturally stimulates the growth of long-haired dogs. At this time, many dogs that are kept indoors are not exposed to obvious changes in weather, so the growth of their long hair is worse than that of dogs living outdoors. For dogs in this situation, it is a good way to arrange timely outdoor exercise and let them fully contact the low temperature outdoors.

However, it should be noted that the method should be relatively mild. You can't ask a dog to adapt from an indoor temperature of more than 20 degrees to an outdoor temperature close to zero at once. Therefore, it is more scientific to use a step-by-step approach and let them slowly adapt to temperature changes.

2. Nutritional intake

We can often see many pet grooming products sold on the market. Their basic function is to supplement the various nutrients that dogs lack in their food, so as to maintain their health and promote the growth of their hair. Dog hair is a keratinous, soft and elastic filamentous substance. The hair contains a lot of protein. When the dog's body lacks nutrients such as protein and Omega6 fatty acids, the hair will grow slowly. Loses luster, peels off and breaks easily. These nutrients, especially Omega6 fatty acids, can replenish the natural oils needed in the body, promote hair growth, and make hair shiny.

Since hair grows on the skin, that is to say, the skin is the basis of hair, so the condition of the skin will naturally affect the hair. When the hair condition is poor, it means that the skin's resistance and health are also declining. Therefore, providing dogs with proper nutrition can not only promote hair growth, but also help maintain healthy skin. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate amount of nutritional supplement. If excessive nutrition causes the dog to become obese, it will cause the undercoat to be sparse, because when the fat layer is too thick, the dog can rely on fat to keep out the cold, and the hairThe growth is relatively less vigorous.