However, not everyone shaves their dog just bc they dont' want to brush them.
OK, but I never said that. It's possible you might be reading into what I
did say b/c of earlier objections to shaving, along with reasons given in
those posts by others.
Some people do shave because they either don't want or cannot deal with the extensive and regular grooming long-haired dogs require. Granted, it's not the reason
you stated for shaving. But for other people, their dog becames matted so they just have it shaved. Again, not the reason you are shaving, but for some people this is true. Many long-haired breeds come into shelters or rescue terribly, horribly matted and not just the strays.
When I volunteered back home for a shelter/all-breed rescue, there were long-haired dogs (and cats) who were owner turn-ins ... turned in terribly matted because the owners either would not or simply could not deal with the required upkeep those coats require. These dogs and cats were
very uncomfortable, with matts down to the skin causing constant pulling and irritation. At that point we had no alternative but to shave them, there's just no way to get out matts so firm they look and feel like solid masses.
Also, I still contend that people who cannot deal at
all with
shedding should simply choose low-shedders, whether those dogs are bought
or from rescues. People will have to wait longer, but low-shedders with good temperament do come into shelters and rescue. My sister adopted one several years ago.