Do Black Russian Terriers Shed? (BRT Shedding Guide)

Black Russian Terrier running and playing in autumn.

The Black Russian Terrier, also known as the BRT, is a working dog. They were originally bred in the Soviet Union during 1940-1950 for military purposes.  However, in the late 1950s, civilian breeders started popping up and introducing the BRT to the general public. So they eventually made their way to other countries across the … Read more

German Shorthaired Pointer Shedding (All You Need to Know)

German Shorthaired Pointer hunting outdoors on beautiful sunny day.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a fun, high-energy dog that makes for a great all-around companion. They are good with children and enjoy playtime whenever they get the chance. On the same token, they are purpose-bred hunters. They were originally bred in Germany in the late 1800s as hunting dogs and belong to the pointing … Read more

Do Border Collies Shed Excessively? (What You Need to Know)

Border Collie dog spring portrait walking in green fields.

So, you’re thinking of adopting a Border Collie and you want to know if it sheds too much hair?

You’ve come to the right place. We’ll give you the facts so you know what you’re up against!

These guys can be traced all the way back to the ‘borders’ of Scotland and England in the late 1800’s and according to Wikipedia, the word ‘collie’ could mean ‘useful’ in the old Celtic language. Their original ancestor was named ‘Old Hemp’ which was a renowned sheep herder at the time…