Dog breeds that shed more hair than most other canines
Dogs truly make for great pets but there's a lot to consider when preparing to introduce one to your home.
What's their temperament like? How much exercise do they need? Do they get along with other pets? These are all questions you'll likely ask before adopting a new furry friend.
Another very likely question is: 'How much hair do they shed?'
While there isn't really any canine that won't shed at least a little bit, the amount that a dog will shed varies a lot depending on its breed.
There are plenty of dogs who don't shed very much at all for those who want to avoid making the vacuum work overtime.
Read on for a list of some of the highest-shedding breeds that might require an investment in a heavy duty vacuum cleaner.
Fawn pug
Fawn pugs are also pretty big shedders. They tend to shed more than most other dogs because of their double coat.
If excess shedding is a deal breaker, black pugs might be a better option as they tend to have single coats and shed less than fawn pugs.
Labrador retriever
There's no doubt they're absolutely adorable but Labrador Retrievers are known to shed a lot throughout the year due to their double coats.
They are likely to shed the most when the seasons change. Labs will shed a lot of hair in spring to lose their winter coat and will also shed in autumn to replace their thin summer coat with a warmer winter one.
Siberian husky
Siberian huskies are also notorious shedders. Just like Labrador retrievers they will shed their coats twice a year with the changing seasons.
This is especially necessary for huskies who live in warmer climates. Normally it takes three to five weeks for a husky to completely shed its coat.
Great Pyrenees
Just looking at these dogs it makes sense that they make the list. The fluffy Great Pyrenees sheds all year round and that shedding can be quite a lot given the size of these dogs.
These dogs will shed the most in spring as they drop their big winter coat in preparation for summer.
German shepherd
German shepherds are also notoriously heavy shedders. These dogs shed all year round and even more so during the seasonal changes as they blow their winter and summer coats.
Chow chow
Chow chows are another breed of dog that is known for its shedding. These dogs have a very thick double coat with a dense undercoat and a rough outer coat which leads to significant shedding.
Like most notorious shedders, this shedding gets worse leading into summer and winter.
Akita
While akitas are known to shed only minimally most of the time, they make the list because they have significant seasonal shedding.
Twice a year, these dogs will blow their coat for the changing seasons. American Kennel Club says this shedding can be so profuse that it will "come out in clumps all over your house".
Golden retriever
Golden Rrtrievers are loved by so many Aussies but they are notorious shedders, which is especially true during the winter months.
Regular grooming can help keep the shedding at bay or at least save your vacuum from doing most of the work.
Rottweiler
This one may be surprising as they have relatively short coats but Rottweilers have double coats which means they shed regularly especially during the changing seasons.
While they shed quite a bit, they definitely don't shed quite as much as some of the other breeds on this list like golden retrievers, German shepherds and huskies.
