Irish Water Spaniel Shedding (All You Need to Know)

Typical Irish Water Spaniel in the spring garden

Irish Water Spaniels are one of the tallest spaniels registered with the AKC. They were bred as gundogs in Ireland, so they excel at locating and retrieving game, particularly waterfowl. Aside from being brave and hardworking hunting companions, they’re also playful and love family life. And best of all, they don’t shed much hair! The … Read more

Do German Wirehaired Pointers Shed Much?

A purebred German Wirehaired Pointer dog without leash outdoors in the nature on a sunny day.

German Wirehaired Pointers (GWPs) are medium sized gun dogs that excel at hunting in virtually all types of terrain. They also make affectionate and loyal family companions. Do they shed much? German Wirehaired Pointers have a coarse, wiry, weatherproof double coat that sheds moderately year round. However, the hair loss can be more noticeable for … Read more

Do Golden Retrievers Shed? (Golden Shedding Guide)

Golden Retriever dog enjoying outdoors at a large grass field at sunset, beautiful golden light

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

Do American Water Spaniels Shed?

American Water Spaniel laying down resting.

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

Do Irish Setters Shed?

Red Irish Setter dog breed outside playing.

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

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