The Irish Setter (Red Setter) is an elegant, energetic red-haired gun dog. They were originally bred by the Irish as bird hunters, but these days are better known as loveable family companions. Do they shed much? Irish Setters shed a moderate amount of hair year-round, and a lot during spring and autumn when their thick … Read more
Australian Shepherds (Aussies) are working dogs with European, Australian, and American heritage, all rolled into one. They’re smart, energetic, loyal, and love keeping you on your toes. How much do they shed? The Australian Shepherd is an average shedding breed that, given its double coat, tends to shed more during seasonal changes like spring and … Read more
The Shiba Inu is a small to medium Japanese mountain dog that was purpose bred for hunting. He makes an excellent companion as well as watchdog, given his keen senses and alertness. How much do they shed? Shiba Inus are a high shedding breed. They tend to shed fairly evenly throughout the year but they … Read more
Most people, when they see dogs out in the snow, are overwhelmed with sorrow, pity, and compassion. But some dogs, like the Bernese Mountain Dog, were bred to withstand harsh climates. And that is partly due to their thick coats. So, do Bernese Mountain Dogs shed? Yes. As a double-coated breed with a long, thick … Read more
Miniature Schnauzers shed a very low amount of hair. This is definitely one of the lowest shedding breeds you will come across. Which is good for those of you who can’t stand loose hair floating around or if you suffer from allergies. With that being said, no dog is completely non-shedding. And his coat requires … Read more
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…
