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Just like our skin when it gets old, it falls off. This same thing happens to dogs, but their hair falls off.
Another reason is: Dogs stay cooler in summer when their fur sheds out in the spring...
Dods shed to renew their coat, many dogs have a thicker winter coat and a thinner summer coat, while others continuously shed to keep their coat up.
This is a characteristic of fur, all animals with fur shed. Even humans.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 16y agoIn dogs it is usually called "shedding": shedding is the normal and natural process by which dogs deal with seasonal change. In the winter, dogs have thicker, denser coats to keep them warm, and in the summer, they have lighter, thinner coats to stay cool. Shedding is the process they undergo at least twice a year, if not year-round, to rid themselves of the old fur and grow the new fur for the new season.
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∙ 13y agoIf it's summer where you live, it is shedding its winter coat.
If it's coming out in patches, has body sores, bald spots or red areas on the skin, it has a severe allergy or mange. In that case it must go the Veterinary Doctor.
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∙ 13y agoDogs may lose fur because they are shedding or because they are sick.
Shedding occurs naturally. Dogs shed to get rid of damaged or unhealthy fur to make room for healthy fur. Also, they shed during certain seasons, such as in the summer to replace their heavy winter coat to a lighter, cooler one.
Some dogs lose fur because they have health problems. If you think your dog is shedding more than normal, it would be a good idea to take it to the vet and find out if the dog is sick.
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∙ 13y agoDogs that do not shed have hair instead of fur. For this same reason, these dogs will also need regular grooming/haircuts to keep their hair at a certain length. For example, a yorkie has HAIR that will continue to get longer if not trimmed, while a Lab has FUR that will naturally stay the same length without being cut.
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∙ 12y agoyea some don't they get shaved they don't shed but some dogs cost more than other dogs because they need to get shaved
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∙ 10y agoUnlike humans, dogs do not cry tears of sadness. The tears dogs cry are for cleansing purposes.
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Which dogs have fur?
all dogs have fur
How animals help grow plant?
squirrels and dogs carry seeds in their fur. Birds drop seeds and bees pollinate plants.
What dogs have fur?
well not all dogs have fur like chines dogs every dog is diffrent
Is there a difference between dog hair and dog fur do fleas avoid dogs with hair but not dogs with short fur?
there is really no difference.....most people say dog hair is what it is called when it falls off the dog and fur when it is on the dog...dogs with short fur/hair get less fleas then dogs with long fur/hair.... dogs also with white or light fur get more fleas then dogs with dark or black fur...
What i can do with my puppy stop drop Her hair?
the dog might be sheding or just have skin problems? but my dogs only comes out when he sheds.
Does a Yorkshire terrior have hair or fur?
They have fur. Like most dogs who shed their fur terriers don't. When they lose their hair it has to be pulled off like our hair. They are dogs that people get if they are allergic to dogs.
What king of covering does a dog have?
fur
Why did fur demand drop in the 1990's?
Factors such as animal rights campaigns, warm winters, and a glut in the international fur market, caused fur demand to drop.
Do Irish terriers have hair or fur?
They have fur. Like most dogs who shed their fur terriers don't. When they lose their hair it has to be pulled off like our hair. They are dogs that people get if they are allergic to dogs.
Are dogs covered?
With fur.
Breeds of dogs with wooly fur?
Poodles, bichons, Portuguese water dogs and Spanish water dogs all have wool type fur. Their fur is thick an curly but do not shed as bad as other breeds.
Why are dogs fury?
they are not fury. dogs are hairy. dogs have fur because they are not meant to wear clothes Alternate answer: Some dogs have fur and some dogs have hair. The reason for a dog to have fur or hair is simply to keep their bodies protected from cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.
