With hundreds of breeds of dogs alive today, there are so many different adaptations they’ve achieved to thrive in their environment. Some dog breeds have chick coats to survive some of the harshest weather, but this often comes at the cost of frequent shedding year-round. Here are the breeds that are the worst shedders.
Saint Bernard
Saint Bernards may be wonderful dogs with a gentle demeanor despite their enormous size, but their thick coats means that they shed a lot of their hair all year round. Whenever the seasons are changing, this shedding is at its worst. They require regular grooming to mitigate allergies and leaving a mountain of hair everywhere.
Golden Retriever
Golden retrievers have amazing golden hair, but it comes at a cost. They shed constantly, with it intensifying in the summer months. A house with a golden retriever will need to be cleaned regularly to get rid of any excess shedding.
Chow Chow
Chow Chows have beautiful lion-like mains, but this also means that they shed a lot. They have a double coat, which means owners will have to groom them at least once a week to prevent excess hair from being left everywhere.
Akita
Akitas are a wonderful breed that have a significant cultural heritage in Japan. They have a thick double coat which sheds twice a year. They are known to leave massive clumps of hair on the floor and will need frequent grooming to mitigate this.
Labrador Retriever
Labrador’s may be America’s most praised dog, but they do shed quite a bit throughout the year despite having a relatively short and unassuming coat. They fur can be left on furniture and clothing easily, meaning that regular grooming and tools like lint rollers can be lifesavers.
Siberian Husky
Siberian huskies may be the most notorious for their fur. When summer fall rolls around, they will shed their winter coat, dumping it in clumps on the ground. Deshedding brushes are an amazing tool to aid in making sure your husky doesn’t leave too much fur on the ground.
German Shepherd
German shepherds may be one of the best guard dogs in the world, but they still can’t help shedding everywhere with seasonal changes. They have a double coat that needs frequent grooming to maintain and not leave hair everywhere.
Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute looks like the bigger cousin of the Siberian husky. Due to their larger size, they leave a lot more hair on the ground when the seasons change. They need frequent grooming to keep it off the floor and out of your home.
American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo dog love to run around and shake their fur loose both in the garden and in your home. They need regular grooming coupled with lint rollers to keep it off of your clothing and furniture. They can ensure that many owners give up wearing black.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dogs have thick coats that protect against the cold but will shed heavily no matter the season. To keep up with this, owners will need to groom them as frequently as twice a week. Their fur clings to clothing and furniture, so be sure to vacuum frequently, too,
Great Pyrenees
The Great Pyrenees have thick coats that shed all year round. They shed the most when winter turns to spring and autumn changes to winter. They need brushing regularly to ensure that their fur doesn’t end up lying all around your home.
Managing Shedding
All of these dogs have one thing in common: they shed profusely. While you can’t mitigate shedding entirely, frequent grooming and vacuuming of your home can be enough to combat their ever-falling hair. Embrace the challenge, as these dogs’ loyalty, loving nature, and cute faces make up for a little bit of maintenance.
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