Are Pudelpointers Heavy Shedders?

Brown Pudelpointer dog breed standing on snow covered grass.

Pudelpointers are German hunting dogs that were bred from a Poodle and Pointer, which are both fairly low shedding dogs. They are smart, friendly and eager to obey their master. How much do they shed? Pudelpointers have a medium length outer coat and a dense undercoat that sheds a low to moderate amount of hair … Read more

Do Cardigan Welsh Corgis Shed Much?

Welsh Corgi Cardigan puppy dog outside with tail wagging.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis (AKA Cardis or Cardigans) were named after their historic home county of Cardiganshire, Wales. He is one of only two types of Corgi, the other is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and was bred to herd cattle and sheep. What about shedding? Cardigan Welsh Corgis are high shedding dogs that have short, dense … Read more

Do Corgipoos Shed Much Hair?

The Corgipoo dog breed that comes from the Welsh Corgi and Poodle which are standing together in this portrait.

Corgipoos are a small designer breed of dog that is the result of mixing a Welsh Corgi (Pembroke or Cardigan) with a Poodle (standard, miniature, or toy). How much do they shed? Corgipoos are a low shedding, low maintenance breed with a wiry top coat and a soft, fluffy undercoat. Some claim they are hypoallergenic, … Read more

Do Chow Chows Shed? (Stop Your Chow Shedding Excessively)

Chow Chow dog breed going for a walk on grass with natural green background.

Chow Chows are an ancient breed that stood as the loyal, dignified companions of Chinese nobles thousands of years ago. Their original name (Songshi-Quan) means “puffy lion dog” which is the perfect way to describe them (well, maybe except for their blue tongue!). And yes, Chow Chows do shed – a lot. Chows are a … Read more

Do Havanese Dogs Shed Much?

Happy little orange Havanese Dog sitting in the grass.

Havanese is a small breed of dog that originates from Cuba, where they made pampered lapdogs for Cuban royalty. They’ve since become popular family companions all over the world, particularly in the United States. Do they shed hair? Havanese are a low shedding breed and are considered to be hypoallergenic for this reason. However, they … Read more

Do Basset Hounds Shed Lots? (Basset Shedding 101)

Basset Hound dog laying on sandy beach.

Basset Hounds are scent hounds that were bred in France to help hunters track deer and rabbit, a task which they excelled at given their keen sense of smell and short-legged build. Today, they’re better known as being charming, laid-back family companions. Do they shed lots? Basset Hounds are a moderate to heavy shedding breed. … Read more