I have a german shepherd and she sheds like three times during the summer. Does anyone know if that's normal? She's not a long haired dog either.
2006-07-05 06:11:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2006-07-05 06:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 4⤋
Yes. Shepherd shed like crazy.
2006-07-05 13:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Sir Greggath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shepherds do shed more than your average dog, but excessive shedding can also mean poor nutrition. If you are not using a quality dog food (Iams,Eukanuba, Science Diet) then chances are your dog is not getting enough nutrients from the food.You could also have your vet. suggest a brand of food. Good luck.
2006-07-05 13:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mephisto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs shed more than others. Is your dog an indoor dog? If so, they will shed more often (sometimes all year). The weather can also affect their coat conditions, they shed with the seasons. Brushing regularly helps.
2006-07-05 13:28:06 · answer #4 · answered by griz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are'nt no one told my two.
They're both young and can't sit still long for brushing so one day I'm outside brushing with the undercoat rake the next day I use the shedding blade and the next it's the slicker brush to take the stress off my vaccuum.It's a pain but worth the effort.Mine are'nt long haired either.
2006-07-06 09:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by misbehavin165 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to change her food, sometimes if a any type of dog sheds alot there not getting the right nutrition they will shed extra fur!
2006-07-05 13:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by Pompin Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It's normal. Daily brushing helps keep it under control. Sometimes the shedding fur seems endless!
2006-07-05 13:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by Maja 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs shed, if your dog is showing thinning of his or her hair (like skin showing through or bald patches) you might need to see a vet. Brushing daily helps alot.
2006-07-05 13:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My German Shepard sheds once a year & it lasts 365 days.
2014-11-28 17:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by Verlassen Sie Es 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah that is normal. You can get a comb made in german called a german shepheard rake and it will help get the under coat out, but she will still shead a great deal. They are sweet dogs and smart, but they shead like crazy.
2006-07-05 13:44:02 · answer #10 · answered by adobeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!! The more you brush the less they'll shed in the long run, but it's still alot.
2006-07-05 13:20:25 · answer #11 · answered by Elle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋