Shave the dog?

Gracie is our Golden Retriever and as you know Goldens have really long hair.  Lately she is looking a little on the shaggy side and we are thinking about taking her to the groomers in preparation for the upcoming summer months.  We have been thinking about getting her shaved this time around…well not shaved alot but much shorter than what we usually do.  With the tick season and hot weather, it would be much easier to maintain.  We will have to see!