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
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
Golden Retrievers are medium-sized dogs that were bred in Scotland during the mid 1800s to help hunters retrieve ducks and other game birds. And they’ve since become one of the most popular breeds in America, which is no surprise given their calm, friendly and intelligent nature. How much do they shed? Golden Retrievers shed a … Read more
American Water Spaniels (also known as AWS) were bred as all-in-one hunting companions in Wisconsin during the 1800’s. They’re athletic dogs that love swimming and hunting. And thankfully, the AWS doesn’t shed much hair. However, they do have a double coat which means that, as with most double coated breeds, they shed seasonally. So you … Read more
Tibetan Terriers shed almost no hair, so this is the perfect example of a low shedding breed. However they do require above average care when it comes to grooming, so you will need to spend some extra time brushing and grooming if you want his coat to be in top shape. Here’s what you need … 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…
