Heavy Shedding Dog Breeds

Secondly, unlike humans who shed dead skin through ever growing nails and hair on their head, the fur on the dogs body can only grow as long is common for their breed. So, they shed dead skin by shedding their coat. The dead skin is removed in the hair that is shed and the new coat appears after the dead skin is discarded. Dogs that have heavier coats are prone to heavy shedding.

Some of the breeds of dogs that shed a lot include:

Alaskan Malamute

Among the North American Spitz dog breeds, the Alaskan Malamute is a big built dog, wide-chested and heavy bodied. The Malamute’s weight can range any where between 75 and 100 lbs. Its expression has a slight resemblance to that of a wolf and it has soft, thick ears. The undercoat of the Alaskan Malamute is soft, dense and fluffy and is shed twice a year during spring and again in summer. While it’s outer coat is of medium length and has a rough water-repellant quality which helps protect it from the wind, snow and rain prevalent in its natural environment. It sheds dust and dirt very easily and does not need regular baths.

Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is often kept on ranches to herd sheep and cattle. It also makes a good family pet. Its build is large and muscular and its weight can be any where between 40 and 60 lbs. The Aussie is a good looking dog and comes in varying shades of merle and tan or white. The length of its overcoat ranges from medium to long and is resistant to water. It requires very little grooming. The unique feature of these dogs lies in the eyes which are multi-colored i.e. each eye is a different color.

English Toy Spaniel

The English Toy Spaniel is known by different names in different regions. Outside the U.S.A and Canada, it is known as the King Charles Spaniel. It is also known as ETS or ‘Charlie’. It is a square little dog, its nose is short and its head is shaped like a dove. Its coat is long and dense, a bit wavy and very soft. It has a great deal of feathering on its feet and legs. And its body, chest and ears are heavily fringed. They come in four colors and are less than a foot tall.

The English Toy Spaniel needs to be brushed at least twice a week. The fringe on its body, chest and ears need to be looked after carefully. A special lotion should be applied on the face every week, especially between the folds.

Belgian Sheepdog

There are four breeds of Belgian Shepherds and the Groenendael (Belgian Sheepdog) is the most popular among them. They are muscular and really solid. And yet, they are also very agile. This is a hyperactive breed and very enthusiastic about playing, to the extent that it can continue to do so until it collapses, exhausted.

All four breeds have similar bodies but have different kinds of coats. The Belgian Sheepdog or Groenendaels coat is long, silky and smooth. It has a double coat which is black. It sheds heavily in the spring and fall. The loose hair sheds all year round. On the other hand, the Belgian Malinois has a double coat that is dense and quite short. Its color normally ranges between red and light brown and it has a black face mask. The Belgian Tervueren also has a double coat that is long and smooth. Its colors range from beige to mahogany or a black mask on grey. While the Laekenois has a light brown coat that is medium in length. The texture varies from rough to curly.

Collies

Among the more popular of the breed of herding dogs, the Collie comes in two varieties. There is one with a rough coat and one with a smooth coat. The rough coated variety has a long, straight, rough and thick outer coat. Its mane is dense and its hindquarters are feathered. Its undercoat is soft and fluffy. It needs to be brushed at least once a week, using a pin brush in order to reach it’s under coat. It needs to be brushed more often when it’s shedding because it shed profusely. The smooth coated variety has a shorter outer coat which is also harsh in texture. But it sheds less than the rough coated variety and requires less grooming.
The Collie’s head is flat, eyes are almond in shape, its ears are small and its muzzle is tapering. Its coat can be in different shades of merle, sable, white or tricolor.

Akita

The Akita Inu is a Japanese breed and is among the largest of the Spitz dog breeds found there. The Akita is a powerful dog with heavy bones and muscles. It has a large head and its muzzle is short and powerful. It has small eyes and triangular upright ears which give it a hooded look. And also has a curly tail set high on its back. The Akita’s outer coat is coarse and straight and is water-proof in nature to protect it from the extreme temperatures in Japan. Its undercoat is thick and soft. And it sheds twice every year.

• Straight, rough and short
• Straight, rough and long
• Long and wavy

However, they all have thick coats which are resistant to weather and have double coats. Their colors usually vary from black to grey with brown/yellow marks. They usually have a black upper layer. They need to be brushed every week. But when they are shedding, they should be brushed every day. The one’s with a longer coat need to be groomed more.

Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees is probably the largest and strongest among all breeds of dogs. It is remarkably good looking and very lovable as a puppy. Possessing a double coat, the Pyr also has a lush, fine-haired under coat. Its outer coat is coarse, and it has thick hair which ranges from medium to long. The hair on its hind legs, tail and neck is longer. It sheds heavily and will require brushing every day or twice a day.

Keeshond

The Keeshond is the mildest and most unassuming of all Spitz breeds. Of medium size, it has a compact build and its body is powerful. It has an outer coat that is dense, quite long and fairly rough. It also tends to stick out from its body. Its soft under coat is also quite thick. It has a lush ruff-like collar around its neck, and its head has a shape similar to a fox. It’s under coat is usually cream, while its outer coat is grey or black.
The Keeshond normally does not require brushing more than once a week. However, it needs to be brushed daily during it’s twice a year shedding.

Newfoundland

The Newfoundland, also known as the Newf, is a giant breed of dog that has endeared itself to families with its soft and gentle nature. It weighs any where between 120 and 160 lbs. It has a double coat that is thick and lush. Its coarse outer coat is straight and flat, and its texture is a bit oily and resistant to water. It has a dense and soft under coat. Overall, its coat is a bit wavy.

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