Shedding Season

[AppleSetsSail]

I have a 9 month old golden retriever puppy - I thought I'd beat the system and found one who does't shed .

She started shedding in earnest about 2 weeks ago - how long does this last? Will it go on all summer? Will it ever stop?

[BernardsarenotalwaysSaints]

Well it varies from dog to dog.

My girl had her spring moult back in January & will probably have her summer one in August/September time. With her it lasted about 7-8 weeks with the worst hair loss happening from weeks 2-6 (think filling at least a couple of bags for life a day).

Longer haired breeds do tend to have some shed year round. A daily brush over will help with a proper groom 1 or 2 times a week.

[MadameCholetsDirtySecret]

My Labrador sheds constantly with two big sheds a year - that can last a bloody month or so.

[MadameCholetsDirtySecret]

Forgot to mention - all our downstairs floors are wood or stone. I couldn't contemplate carpets with a Labrador - she isn't allowed upstairs.

[AppleSetsSail]

Dear me.

I hadn't considered taking her to the groomer - would this help?

[Greyhorses]

I have german shepherds that shed all year but twice a year they really go crazy on the hair front!

I find a good bath and scrub gets lots of it out plus regular brushing with a rake gets lots of it out too. I still usually end up hoovering at least once a day though!

[AppleSetsSail]

I just bought the Furminator. Anyone try this?

[LilCamper]

Furminators are not good for GRs coats. They rip the guard hairs. Use an undercoat rake or stick a pair of marigolds on and stroke her all over. Will pull the loose undercoat out

[BernardsarenotalwaysSaints]

Oh I groom mine myself, as it means I can trim the bits I want trimmed & to length I want it them although I still can't bring myself to get rid of her 'hippy' ears. Never mind the fact that when groomers see a giant breed dog £ signs tend to appear in their eyes...