Border Collies are double-coated breeds with a lot of hair, which means a ton of shedding. On a scale of 1 to 10, a typical Border Collie measures up to a 7 out of 10 on the shedding scale (above average) Border collies will leave traveling fur-balls around your home that have a mind of their own. Thankfully, you can reduce shedding with brushing, bathing, and a healthy diet. Allergies are triggered from pet dander, which are particles of skin that shed all year. [Read More]

Huskies shed so much their hair could be used to make more huskies. Every groomer I know (including me) has one of these in their shop. A long-pin steel comb is a perfect (and inexpensive) tool for removing deep hair. DeShedding Ultra Conditioner will take care of that final 20% of shedding that never seems to go away. By blowing out your dog’s coat you’ll release a shocking amount of loose hair, and you can live a shed-free life for weeks afterwards. [Read More]

German Shepherds will shed all year long, but there are certain times when they suddenly explode into shedding furballs. Poor diet is a major culprit when it comes to excessive shedding, and a poor diet is usually to blame. Allergies can cause inflamed and itchy skin, which leads to scratching and more shedding. Excessive shedding may be the symptom of something deeper, and your dog may be suffering from physical pain for disease, even if it’s not immediately apparent. [Read More]

Golden retrievers have two layers of fur coat: a top layer called their Guard Coat and a softer, lighter layer underneath called the Undercoat. Their guard coat repels water, and guards your golden from dirt, debris, and harmful UV rays. However, their undercoat is softer, and shorter than their guard coat. It acts as the insulator and keeps dogs warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. If your notice a huge increase in shedding during spring and fall, it’s that undercoat shedding and preparing itself for the new season. [Read More]

Shedding is a natural process that many animals, including you, lose old and damaged hair. Dogs just have a lot more hair to lose than you. During shedding season giant clumps of hair will roll down your living room like tumble weeds. A dog with poor nutrition and little exercise will have dry and itchy skin, damaged hair roots, and increased stress. Keep your golden well fed and care for and they will display that love with a beautiful healthy coat. [Read More]