Shedding, Labs vs GSDs

Discussion in 'Labrador Chat' started by Ski-Patroller, Jun 8, 2016.

  1. Ski-Patroller

    Ski-Patroller Cooper, Terminally Cute

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    All the talk about Labs shedding made me wonder. Do GSDs shed even more than Labs (is it possible?) I sometimes can't believe how much fur we can pick up each day. GSDs seem to have a similar double coat, but even thicker and longer. I just wondered if they shed a lot more.

    I don't recall that my Malamute shedded as continuously as our Labs, although when it was time to blow his coat there was a huge amount of fur.
     
  2. Mollly

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    There was recently a TV programme about what sort of puppy you should get. one of the things they looked at was shedding. The GSD was deemed most generous in the a out of hair it donated. Labs came second.

    I suppose there must be some element of, being large dogs they have a large skin from which to drop hair.
     
  3. edzbird

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    well I can vouch for the GSD x Lab - he sheds LOADS! All the time. But his coat isn't too thick. I have to empty the Dyson every day.
     

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