Do Portuguese Water Dogs Shed? (Portie Shedding)

Portuguese Water Dog laying down on a green table with blue sky in background.

Portuguese Water Dogs are medium sized working dogs that were developed to help fisherman in Portugal in the 1930s. They excelled at tasks such as herding fish into nets, retrieving lost fishing equipment and sending messages between ships, and from ship to shore. These days, they’re best known as affectionate, trainable and eager to please … Read more

Do Labrador Retrievers Shed lots? (Shedding Guide)

Happy purebred Labrador Retriever dog outdoors sitting on grass park sunny summer day.

Labrador Retrievers are friendly, outgoing dogs that originate from Newfoundland, where they were bred to help fisherman haul nets and retrieve fish from the freezing North Atlantic. Today, they are the most popular dog breed in the United States. And it’s not hard to see why. Not only do Labs make great family companions, but … Read more

Do Samoyeds Shed Lots? (Shedding Guide)

Portrait of Samoyed dog with puppies on beautiful landscape.

Samoyeds are large working dogs that were bred to hunt, herd and guard reindeer, as well as sled heavy loads across frozen Arctic expanses, for the Samoyede people of Siberia. They’re also incredibly cute! With fluffy white coats, dark almond shaped eyes, and a heart warming smile to boot, it’s hard not to fall completely … Read more

Do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Shed?

Portrait of typical Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog in the forest

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers (or Chessies) are large gun dogs that were bred to retrieve duck and other game birds in the cold, shallow waters of Chesapeake Bay, an estuary located in the U.S. states of Maryland and Virginia. They are among the toughest, most tireless and capable of all retriever type dogs. But they’re not … Read more

Do Brittanys Shed Lots? (Shedding Guide)

Close up portrait of Brittany spaniel female dog standing in park.

Brittanys are versatile gundogs of medium size that originate from a region in France called Brittany. They are energetic, highly trainable, and make excellent hunting and sporting companions. Do they shed lots? Brittanys have dense (flat or wavy) coats of short-to-medium length that shed a moderate amount of fur. They’re fairly easy to groom, but … Read more

Belgian Malinois Shedding (What to Expect)

Happy young Belgian Malinoi dog with a chain collar staying outdoors on a green grass in summer.

Belgian Malinois are smart, hardworking dogs that were originally bred to herd sheep in Belgium. These days, however, they share a similar calling to the German Shepherd given they make tough K-9s, versatile working dogs, and loyal companions that stand by your side through thick and thin. How much do they shed? Belgian Malinois are … Read more