Shedding is normal, but an annoying part of owning a dog. Shedding is natures way of making room for new hair and it doesn't matter what kind of dog you own. Except for hairless breeds, all dogs shed. Some breeds shed more than others.
Most dogs do their shedding in the spring and fall in response to changing amounts of light. Dogs that spend most of their time indoors, on the other hand, may shed all year round because the lighting in your house, unlike light from the sun, doesn't change from season to season.
The best way to control shedding is to brush or comb your dog every day which will remove surplus hair before it hits the carpet. Different breeds have different coat types, so it's important to choose the right brushes and combs.
Let your dog get used to being brushed at a young age so that it becomes a pleasant experience.
For more information there is a book: "Skin & Haircoat Problems in Dogs" by Lowell Ackerman, DVM, PhD.
Most dogs do their shedding in the spring and fall in response to changing amounts of light. Dogs that spend most of their time indoors, on the other hand, may shed all year round because the lighting in your house, unlike light from the sun, doesn't change from season to season.
The best way to control shedding is to brush or comb your dog every day which will remove surplus hair before it hits the carpet. Different breeds have different coat types, so it's important to choose the right brushes and combs.
Let your dog get used to being brushed at a young age so that it becomes a pleasant experience.
For more information there is a book: "Skin & Haircoat Problems in Dogs" by Lowell Ackerman, DVM, PhD.
