Shedding can be quite frustrating and almost all dogs shed to some degree (with the exception breeds that are completely hairless). Some breeds shed more than others, some breeds shed less – Hypoallergenic canines (like Yorkshire Terrier or Poodles) tend to shed very little, while heavily double-coated breeds (like Labradors) shed in large amounts.
Getting Control Over Shedding
If your pooch’s breed isn’t supposed to be shaved, then shaving your dog down is never a good idea.
If you shave your dog completely, you are interfering with your dog’s natural self-cooling and self-warming mechanism, and you won’t do much to reduce the shedding in the first place.
So, you are probably wondering what can be done to control this nasty habit. The main idea is to try and keep up with it via routine grooming. Combing your furry friend helps to remove dead hairs before they fall down on your couch, carpet, bedding, etc.
Brushing also prevents the dead hairs from forming mats on your dog’s coat, and this is quite important as these mats can eventually harm your dog’s skin.
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Using the right grooming tools for combing or brushing can help a great deal as those natural, healthy oils produced by the skin get distribute throughout your pooch’s coat evenly.