Shedding Dogs: Understanding Grooming and Why a Dog’s Hair is Important
If you are seeking out a new pet for your family, especially a dog, you may be wondering which breeds shed the most and which shed the least. While dogs that shed frequently can certainly be maintained with regular grooming, being aware of which dogs tend to need more grooming will be important. Understanding the shedding maintenance of a dog can also help in determining which dog might be the best fit for any family members with slight allergies.
There are heavy shedders and light shedders.
Below is a list of the dogs that are the heaviest shedders. The information below is courtesy of DogChannel.com:
- Alaskan Husky
- Alaskan Malamute
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Golden Retriever
- Siberian Husky
- Akita
- Chow Chow
- Great Pyrenees
- Saint Bernard
Dogs of course shed more during the warmer seasons, which means if you live in Arizona, maybe your dog will shed more than a dog living in a colder climate.
There are three reasons for a dog’s coat:
- It regulates the dog’s body temperature
- The coat protects the dog’s largest organ, the skin
- Helping the dog with sensory perception
There are three types of dog fur. The undercoat, guard hairs and the whiskers. The undercoat is the soft thick layer that helps with insulation. The guard hairs are stiff and long protect the undercoat. The whiskers, which are the hairs that grow around the dog’s face, are the hairs that provide with sensory perception.
Some dogs have double coats (Golden Retrievers) and are therefore considered the heaviest shedders. Brushing your dog regularly is a good idea if you have a heavy shedder. Brushing can help loosen up the removal of dead hair and collects the hair before it collects on the couch. Setting up a regular grooming schedule will also help with shedding maintenance. Professionals understand how to remove dog hair, how much and at what times per year this might change.
Having your dog’s coat shaved completely off is not doing it a service either. A dog’s coat helps keep their body temperature regulated. Dogs shaved too close can also suffer from sunburn as well. Again, it is important to take your dog to a professional groomer, so they can determine what type of grooming will work best for your dog’s location and environment.
About Scottsdale Pet Hotel: Whether you take into your home a dog that is a heavy shedder or light shedder, maintenance and care are critical for all breeds’ health. To find out more about having your pet professionally and regularly groomed, visit https://www.scottsdalepethotel.com today!