Insects: another reason not to shave your corgi.

Just finished a buggy hike. I seldom use DEET, but went through almost 1/4 bottle on this trip. The flies were competent, serious professionals dedicated to their work. People unused/unprepared for this can find it literally maddening. I might not have continued had I not known they'd thin out above 5500'.
I noticed that they couldn't penetrate Gwynnie's coat. She did not seem particularly bothered by them. I think the only place they could get to her was on the thin fur on her snout.
This might be another reason not to dock a corgi -- they might get some insect protection by curling up with their snout under their tail.

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Permalink Reply by Rachael & Waffle on August 17, 2010 at 1:57pm

I've noticed that Waffle has a particularly itchy nose. It has to be because that's the only place bugs can get to him. Poor guy.

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on August 17, 2010 at 9:07pm

The mosquitoes have been HORRENDOUS here in Kentucky this summer - with all of the heat and humidity we've had, they are thriving!

I do notice that Bear and Goldy seem barely bothered by them and I agree, the coat helps keep the mosquitoes from the actual skin of the dog.

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Permalink Reply by Avyon on August 18, 2010 at 9:40am

yup we have the mosquitoes here as well and I see them swarm around Charlie and he just keeps going like nothings happening lol.

I do call Roxi lumpy head sometimes though because her head fur is thinner then the rest of her body and they get to her face well enough lol.