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My Golden Retriever's hair was cut too short. When will it grow back?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | 9 months and 16 days old | 52.911 lbs

My golden retriever is 9 months old and my brother trimmed his hair too short like a zero cut for men he is healthy so how long it will take to get back his hair normally please reply I'm worried about his hair and him

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 27th, 2018

It will probably take a few months for the hair to grow back completely. If he is young and healthy, his hair should be able to grow normally and I wouldn't be concerned that he will look like this for the rest of his life!

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