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The Shedding Season is upon Us...
July 14, 2018, 03:57 PM
LS1 GTOThe Shedding Season is upon Us...
This is the time of year when our Shepard/Malamute mixed dogs shed - in chunks it seems. Where these two dogs (110 lbs and 150 lbs) shed, every day, enough fur a Pomeranian would be well covered.
Backyard is covered and sweeping the house is a twice daily chore. Get busy and fail to sweep in a 36 hour period and you're collecting a 4" ball of fur - and this is a week after spending a day brushing them both out.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers
The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...
July 14, 2018, 03:59 PM
PHPaulMy daughter's Akitas are in the same mode. She's saving up to knit a carpet for the living room...
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July 14, 2018, 04:33 PM
wcb6092I can vouch for this.I use it morning and evening.
Rubold Fur Perfection Dog Grooming Tool
http://www.rubold.com/en/produ...ction-dematting-tool
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July 14, 2018, 04:53 PM
scsigsMy Anatolian shepherd was shedding about a month ago.
July 14, 2018, 04:59 PM
nighthawkMy Anatolian did too, but our GSD’s are making up for it. They only shed twice a year, 6 months at a time.
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July 14, 2018, 05:10 PM
LS1 GTOquote:
Originally posted by wcb6092:
I can vouch for this.I use it morning and evening.
Rubold Fur Perfection Dog Grooming Tool
http://www.rubold.com/en/produ...ction-dematting-tool
Consider this, using those these two dogs easily fill one of your standard 13- gallon kitchen trash bag - per dog - and there's still enough fur on the grass to look like a light snowfall hit. (I use something similar)
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers
The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...
July 14, 2018, 05:16 PM
RHINOWSOPart of the reason I greatly prefer short haired breeds (Boxers, Boston, Danes, etc). No grooming bills either

July 14, 2018, 05:41 PM
rscalzoquote:
My daughter's Akitas are in the same mode.
I have two...long hairs. I go through the Swiffer pads by the case monthly.
Fortunately I have a great groomer. The wife of a Sig employee....
July 14, 2018, 06:35 PM
SportshooterAnyone else use a Furminator? Haven’t found anything else that dose as good a job on our lab.
July 14, 2018, 07:06 PM
TMatsWe have what someone in this Forum called a “German Shedder.” It’s
always shedding season, sometimes it’s just worse than others.
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July 14, 2018, 10:27 PM
PeteFquote:
Originally posted by TMats:
We have what someone in this Forum called a “German Shedder.” It’s always shedding season, sometimes it’s just worse than others.
Yep, Golden Retrievers also. Its always shedding season.
July 14, 2018, 10:39 PM
Syngin1066quote:
Originally posted by Sportshooter:
Anyone else use a Furminator? Haven’t found anything else that dose as good a job on our lab.
I was just going to suggest this. It works wonders on my Shepherd.
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July 14, 2018, 11:24 PM
MagicHorseWe've had an Akita/Husky mix, 2 Huskies, & 2 German Shepherds; the Furminator has worked the best for us & I use to manage a pet store so had access to all the gadgets. My male Husky is blowing his coat out now. We've never had an issue with matting, just shedding.
July 14, 2018, 11:28 PM
Green HighlanderI actually use a shop-vac to get all the fur off the hardwood floors. It is a never ending battle to keep up.
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July 15, 2018, 01:07 AM
PR64I have a Pug and they shed 247365.
You would't think that the shed but they do like they are 150 lb dog

I feel your pain.
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July 15, 2018, 05:34 AM
l33571I've got a Husky and you can brush enough fur off her with a furminator to make another dog. All summer long...
July 15, 2018, 05:58 AM
r0guequote:
Furminator
If I ever have a dog again (after our current Lab) it will be a non-shedding variety. Which Furminator do you guys use. It seems all their products are named that.
July 15, 2018, 06:24 AM
rbert0005quote:
Originally posted by Sportshooter:
Anyone else use a Furminator? Haven’t found anything else that dose as good a job on our lab.
It does a wonderful job on our 2 dogs. I just wish they didn't shed 12 months a year.
A Lab rescue and an Akita mix rescue, non stop shedding.
Bob
I am no expert, but think I am sometimes.
July 15, 2018, 06:50 AM
SportshooterRogue, Furminators come in all sizes. The one we use on our lab is about 4 inches wide.
Coco doesn’t particularly enjoy having her loose fur raked. It’s not like ear scratches or belly rubs, but a few treats helps her deal with the distraction.
July 15, 2018, 07:08 AM
Rolan_KrapsOur wood floors all have "tumbleweeds of hair" blowing across them.
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