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All dogs shed hair. The dogs that shed the absolute least are the "hairless" Dog Breeds such as: Mexican, Peruvian, and Chinese Crested Hairless Dogs. (They do actually have some hair, but not much.)
Different pure breeds of dogs have characteristics that can lessen the shedding problem. There are lists of these breeds; a link to one list is in the related links section below, and some of those characteristics are described briefly here.
Wire haired (rough coated) dogs' coats and other dogs with "double" coats trap the shedding hair from the bottom fine hair layer in the upper wirey hair layer. Then, with regular brushing, it can be more "contained" and brushed out rather than having it falling out everywhere around the house at random. Some of these "low shedding" dogs are the terriers (like the Wire Haired Fox Terriers, Airedale Terriers, Irish Terriers, etc.), Genetically, some breeds just lose less hair than others, Poodles are a very low shedding breed, and many short haired breeds (like Smooth Coated Fox Terriers, beagles, etc.) shed less or less often. Some breeds are constant "shedders" and some shed only seasonally.
Similarly, long haired dogs' coats add to the abundance of hair around the house. Long haired dogs do not necessarily lose more hair than short haired breeds, but it will seem like so much more, because it easily clings to itself and more easily piles up in visible areas of the house covering clothing and furniture in the process. Some examples of these dogs with long hair are: Borzoi (Russian Wolf Hounds), Collies, and Cocker Spaniels.
How much a dog sheds can depend on other factors besides breed, as well. Examples of this are: nutrition, regularity and frequency of proper grooming, and the size of the dog. People with Allergies to dogs often do better with small dogs, just due to the smaller amount of skin and dandruff they have than big dogs.
"Hypoallergenic" breeds and "Low Shedding" breeds are not necessarily the same. Most people allergic to dogs are allergic to their dander (shed skin cells/dandruff) and not the hair. Because the hair will contain dander, there is a relationship, but they really are slightly different issues. Sometimes it is the saliva or urine of the dog and not the dander that has the protein that is triggering the allergy. Different dogs of the same breed can produce different allergic reactions in one person. The best plan for finding a dog that can live with someone with allergies is to test with the actual dogs and see how the person's allergies react.
For a list of the lightly-shedding breeds, and low-dander breeds, see the "related links" section below for links.
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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.
What do you call a dog that has no hair?
every dog breed sheds, especially around winter time, they shed their spring / summer coat to a thick winter coat to stay warm. when spring / summer comes around again they shed their winter coat and so on.
Should you get a Canaan Dog if you are allergic to dogs?
The Canaan Dog is not the best breed of dog to own if you are allergic to dogs as there are better breeds to choose from. The Canaan Dog sheds heavily seasonally and sheds moderately throughout the rest of the year.
Is a Papillon considered a hypoallergenic dog?
No, the Papillon sheds moderately.
Is it normal to have a dog shed in his water bowl?
i think it normal depending on what type of dog it is if it is a husky it is normal for it to shed usually the hair from the dog if it gets everywhere then yes it is normal if it is not a dog that usually sheds and has just started to shed then you should see a doctor or vet but yes it is normal
What sheds more dog hair or dog fur?
Dog fur, despite the theory of Papa John McHugh. Dog Fur sheds and Dog Hair does not.
What dog shed a lot of hair?
Over all, any dog with long, shaggy hair usually sheds a lot.
What is the difference between dog hair and dog fur?
The main difference between dog hair and dog fur is that hair is longer, finer, and typically grows continuously, while fur is shorter, denser, and sheds seasonally.
What's the difference between dog hair and dog fur?
The main difference between dog hair and dog fur is that hair is longer, finer, and typically grows continuously, while fur is shorter, denser, and sheds seasonally.
What are the deference between human and dog hair?
Human hair keeps growing while most dogs' hair grows and then sheds at a point.
What to do if we swallow pet hair?
Are you kidding me spit it out my dog sheds every day and she is a brown and blond color
Which dog sheds the most?
The dog breed that sheds the most is the Siberian Husky.
Do German shepperd lose a lot of hair?
They shed about the same as any other dog it's size. It sheds twice a year. It sheds a winter coat and a summer coat.
Does the color of a dog effect how it sheds?
No the color of the fur does not affect how much it sheds. But the thickness and the thinness do affect how much the dog sheds.
Does a Papillon dog shed?
My Papillon poodle mix dpes not shed, but when you go to comb/brush (which you'll need to do at least once a week to prevent matting), some hair will come out.
What is the difference between dog breeds with hair and fur?
The main difference between dog breeds with hair and fur is that hair continues to grow and requires regular grooming, while fur sheds and grows to a certain length before stopping.
Should you get an American Eskimo Dog if you are allergic to dogs?
No. The American Eskimo Dog sheds heavily. Its fur and hair stick to furniture and clothes. There are better dog breeds to choose from.
