Shedding???

[IcyMist]

I have been waiting for the shedding to start with Penny but so far she only loses a nominal amount of fur. When do dogs normally start shedding or is it a all year type of thing? I always thought that shedding started in the spring. I want to make sure that I have her on something that will keep the shedding down, but if it is no more than she sheds now then I won't use anything.

[weezyNollie]

It all depends on the dog, it's lifestyle, and the environment.

If it's an outdoor dog, they usually shed in the spring. But living inside kind of throws things off.

[Dobified]

How old is Penny again ?

[bernicesmama]

could you please tell my dogs there is a shedding season? they don't seem to know that! lol

[sheplovr]

well sweetheart my dear friend your in Ca state, so that means they know no real season so they drop hair year round. Mine are not shedding in Pa state, its over for winter.

I also groom them with a German Rake against the hair growth, this loosens and brings up all dead undercoat, then take a slicker brush and brush it down the way it grows, do this till shed out and WALLA, they will look gorgeous and have less droppings.

[bernicesmama]

Originally Posted by sheplovr

well sweetheart my dear friend your in Ca state, so that means they know no real season so they drop hair year round. Mine are not shedding in Pa state, its over for winter.

I also groom them with a German Rake against the hair growth, this loosens and brings up all dead undercoat, then take a slicker brush and brush it down the way it grows, do this till shed out and WALLA, they will look gorgeous and have less droppings.

what do you mean we have no real season! lol it rained her today for the first time and it was only 60 deg! lol

[Dignity]

shedding seasons? I had white carpet... then I vacuumed and remembered it was supposed to be blue!!!! Denali always seems to shed, even though se see the seasons.

[sheplovr]

Bernice, this works, against the growth, get a rake type of tool, watch and not be too tough as it removes the dead growth very readily. Then smooth it down so beautiful. I also spray with Avons Skin so Soft, u might be too young to remember that but I have like ten large bottles of it and the smell sticks on them for many days and shines with the oils we are to use in our bath water.

The German Lady, Gerti taught me that as her dogs are awesome in coats, Gino came here silky and shiny, she brushes this very way. Good luck honey. It works!!!!

[whimzikal]

Originally Posted by bernicesmama

what do you mean we have no real season! lol it rained her today for the first time and it was only 60 deg! lol

Sorry, have to LMAO as it is about 15 here with snow, summers are icky humid and 80's to 90's! That's seasons! brrrr made myself cold!

[IcyMist]

Penny is will be 5 months old on the 12th of December. Cold? Hmmm, I was just outside with Penny barefoot and in shorts.