The Schipperke is a tiny dog from Belgium that’s beloved for its dark coat. If you’re interested in bringing home this sweet, curious, confident dog, you may have questions about how much the breed sheds. So, do Schipperkes shed a lot? Despite their size, Schipperkes do shed quite a lot during seasonal shifts. However, for … Read more
The Lhasa Apso is a mid-sized Tibetan dog that was favored as a watchdog at the start of the 20th century (and still is today). With its long, flowing coat, you wonder how much fur the Lhasa Apso releases on the regular. Is the Lhasa Apso dog a heavy shedder? Lhasa Apsos shed little throughout … Read more
The Bichon Frise belongs to a group of bichon type dogs that includes breeds like the Havanese, Bolognese and Maltese. But make no mistake, his winning personality, charm and beautifully white, puffy coat make him a one of a kind dog. And to top it off, he doesn’t shed much at all. Bichon Frise are … Read more
American Eskimo Dogs (Eskies) are playful, alert and highly intelligent dogs that come in three sizes (standard, miniature and toy). They are easily recognized by their puffy white coat and smiling expression, which kind of reminds me of a Samoyed. And yes – they shed! Eskies have a fluffy, straight, white double coat that sheds … Read more
Poodles are highly intelligent, athletic dogs that were once used for hunting and retrieving ducks in Germany. Today, however, they’re known as the national dog of France and are ranked as one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. by the American Kennel Club. They don’t shed much hair, either. Poodles are a low … Read more
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
