I know my black lab shedded pretty bad. Do the yellow labs shed the same, more, less? What about retrievers?
2007-01-13 05:13:57 · 9 answers · asked by nipsy3 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would guess that all labs shed at the same rate. It really depends on your flooring/carpet. If it is dark, yellow lab hair would be more noticeable, and vice versa. If you allow your dogs up on your sofa, than visibility of shedded hair is an issue. I have a golden retriever that sheds quite a bit, but it is often difficult to see her hair in the carpet, because the shades are close (no, we don't have yellow carpet!). When we allow her on the couch, she leaves patches of yellow fur.
But honestly? I think you'll be cleaning up shedded fur whether you get a lab or retriever. If you're looking for a dog, try a shelter and pick the dog you like the best, not the dog that will be the most convenient.
2007-01-13 05:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the yellow labs have short hair so they don't shed as much as golden retrievers. Black labs have short hair too so they don't shed also as much as Golden's. Golden's are long hair dogs and they, do shed the most.
2007-01-13 14:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a yellow Lab and my boyfriend has a black Lab. The black Lab only shed in seasons and with regular brushing it is not a problem. My yellow Lab was shedding more but after a diet switch I have no problems.
2007-01-13 13:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellow labs shed, A LOT.
Golden retrievers do not shed as much.
2007-01-13 13:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion golden retreivers and yellow labs shed more then a black lab.
2007-01-13 13:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Nicollette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate, yellow, black are just colors they have no bearing on things like shedding, temperament or anything else. Golden Retreivers shed as well. Their hair is often more noticable because of the length.
2007-01-13 13:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldens shed a LOT. I know mine do. They also require a lot more grooming than labs - get used to almost daily brushing, and once a week or so the hair on their paws needs to be trimmed down to the level of their pads and between their toes. As with labs, it's also important to pay special attention to cleaning their ears, as they are prone to ear infections.
Please consider adopting a Golden from a rescue if you are getting one - or do lots of research in finding a RESPONSIBLE breeder. Goldens are a popular breed, and there are a lot of irresponsible breeders out there.
2007-01-13 15:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by Some D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they both shed a lot i know i have owned both !! i think when i had the golden retriever we seemed to see more hair because they color of the hair and the length !! our black labs hair was short so we didnt see much of it..
2007-01-13 13:20:36 · answer #8 · answered by kate86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All i know is labs shed ALOT!!!! probaly doesnt matter what color they are, I have a Choc one, and it is crazy how much hair we find, everyday we are sweeoing and vacuuming the hair, its amazing how much there is , retrievers are probaly the same maybe even more, hair is a little longer
2007-01-13 14:41:45 · answer #9 · answered by luvmylab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋