Avoid These Dog Breeds If You Don’t Want a House Full of Fur

Dogs shed their coats to regulate body temperature, especially during seasonal changes. Potential dog owners should consider how much a breed sheds before making a choice because there will always be a lot of hair loss. Some breeds shed more than others, and some are regular hair-on-everything contributors. The only way to control shedding is to groom your dog on a regular basis. Otherwise, you’ll have to vacuum each day just to keep the loose hairs to a minimum.

Labrador Retriever

We associate Labrador retrievers with gentleness, a caring disposition, and a loving attitude. Regardless, they still grow a lot of hair—and fast. Some pups can even have wavy hair, which makes for a gorgeous dog, but ultimately one that sheds regularly. Their paws also need consistent trimming, as their hair tufts can get dirty.

Siberian Husky

It’s not that huskies are bad or anything, but boy, do they shed. Since their thick fur is primarily useful for colder regions and the great outdoors, indoor (or even backyard) huskies during the summer need to get rid of all those layers. There’s so much hair that you could build another dog with all the hair after grooming. Huskies in warmer regions require much more frequent grooming visits to help them stay cool and minimize shedding.

German Shepherds

The German Shepherd is a magnificent, brave dog breed that will defend its family against all threats! Except for vacuum cleaners, those are simply too powerful for them. And with this breed, you’ll often be using a vacuum cleaner (a powerful one at that) to help clean up the hairy mess that this breed leaves behind after shedding.

Bernese Mountain Dogs

These dogs are big fluff balls that are fiercely loyal. But along with love and affection, they’ll give you headaches while cleaning up after their shedding season. Bernese dogs grow the most hair on their inner thighs, chest, and tummy areas, all of which will require more grooming care than the rest.

Australian Shepherds

Aussies are primarily working dogs whose skill lies in herding animals. They’re extremely smart and packed with energy. Therefore, this breed spends most of its time outside and won’t bring much fur into your home. However, if they lead a mostly lazy lifestyle, they can get extremely hairy. Most of their hair grows around the neck and on the sides of the body.

Chow Chows

The Chow Chows are the winners of the lion-lookalike competition. And similarly to lions, they shed a lot. They’re an overall strange breed with their blue tongues and lion’s mane hair growth pattern that covers their face and head. You’d be forgiven for thinking that chow chows are extremely cuddly as well, but they usually don’t like cuddling too much, preferring a more level approach to affection.

Saint Bernards

Saint Bernards are truly worthy of their name, having saved hundreds of people over the years in search-and-recover operations, most notably in mountainous regions. They can get hairy in the winter if their coat grows too long because wet snow may stick to the damaged ends.

Pomeranians

Pomeranians look like miniature chow chows, with a lot more bark and a much less intimidating look. And while they may not share much DNA, they do share the ability to shed ungodly amounts of hair. If your pomeranian isn’t running around and spreading more hair, using the vacuum will help.

Alaskan Malamutes

The Alaskan malamute, an even weirder cousin of the Siberian husky, is a loud but dedicated dog. Good luck trying to calm this one down when it starts howling, calling out to its wolven ancestors (who probably shed less than them). Well, they can complain to their hearts’ delight because grooming is a necessity, though some seem to enjoy the process of brushing off tons of hair.

Newfoundlands

Newfies are… how do we put it? Extremely cute, but leave ample amounts of drool wherever they go. And when that drool mixes with their long coat, well, you’re in for a boatload of grooming work. Nonetheless, with proper grooming care, you’ll ‘just’ have to worry about the drool (for which there’s no fix other than teaching the dog to wipe its mouth every so often on a piece of cloth).

Border Collies

Border Collies are mid-sized energy bombs that cannot be contained when released! Jokes aside, these wonderful pups are quite skilled at dog competitions, where they often finish in some of the top positions, but they’d also earn plenty of awards for being some of the biggest shedders in the dog world. After grooming them, at least you’ll get a lot of colorful hair.

Beagles

Everyone digs the beagle because who can say no to that puppy eye and long velvety ear combination, right? Wrong! Just ask beagle owners how they feel about the thousands of hairs they find in every nook and cranny of their homes. While they shed less than some larger, longer-haired breeds, beagle homes still look like a weird art exhibit of hair.

Dalmatians

What they don’t show in the 101 Dalmatians cartoon show is the amount of hair on all the furniture, clothes, and floors of the mansion. No one’s coughing because of the hairs in their mouth either. This is simply not an accurate representation of how much Dalmatians shed. On the plus side, it’s the only polka-dot dog breed in the world, so we can forgive them for leaving so much hair behind.

Cocker Spaniels

Cocker spaniels are essentially dog mops. Their belly and leg hair can grow quite long, which means they’ll pick up any dust, debris, or mud when taking walks. After a particularly dirty walk, you can either trim their hair regularly or wash their legs and belly. Plus, whenever you need some stress relief, play with their extremely fluffy ears. You’ll both enjoy it.

Welsh Corgis

Corgis are most famous for their round butts, but to get the perfect shape, one needs to keep them trimmed at all times. You might as well trim the whole dog since corgis shed a lot. Their biggest ‘pain point’ are the hairs in their ears, which can cover most of the inside of the ear, potentially causing blockages and trapping debris.

Norwegian Elkhounds

A dog that looks like a combination of an akita and a husky is a dog that sheds. It’s not surprising seeing how they used to go on hunts with their masters for days on end, often enduring the cold weather. Nowadays, the only things the dogs hunt are balls and sticks, but they still have the same old, thick coat that they shed religiously.

Pugs

Pugs are small, so assuming they don’t shed a lot is a valid thought. However, the opposite is true. Pugs are some of the worst shedders out there, especially for such a small breed. And because their coat is usually creamish in color, each individual hair will be visible on most surfaces.

How often should you bathe dogs that shed a lot?

Dogs that shed a lot typically need a bath every 4–6 weeks to loosen and remove dead hairs. But bathing them too often removes the natural oils in their coat, which can lead to dry skin and other issues. However, if your dog gets dirty due to playing outside, then by all means give the pup a bath. It’s best to use a dog shampoo that’s easy on their skin.

Which products should you choose to groom and bathe your dog?

The best products for managing shedding include a deshedding tool, a slicker brush, and/or grooming gloves to remove loose fur efficiently. Bathing brushes help lather and clean the coat, while conditioners and detangling sprays keep it smooth and tangle-free. High-quality dog shampoos for frequent shedders can also help reduce hair loss.

Should you cut your dog’s hair very short to prevent shedding fully?

Giving your dog a very short haircut may seem like a solution for excessive shedding, but it doesn’t prevent shedding. Dogs naturally shed their fur as part of their growth cycle. Cutting their hair too short can potentially harm their skin and coat health, so it’s not a good idea to cut their hair very short. However, you can give them a trim, which reduces the amount of shed hair.

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