Sheltie/Jack Russel owners please help!?

Question

I have a sheltie and jack russel mix. He has the personality of a sheltie at first then once he gets to know you he is pure jack russel. He has medium legnth hair (1inch long).
What i would like to know is if there is a certain time when these breeds shred worse . He is shedding something fierce right now and i dont know if it is something like skin condition or if this is normal for the breeds. I know all dog shed but i am able to pull clumps of hair out...not to the point where he is bald but still.

Is there any hope that this is only a summer time thing??

I do feed him the science diet food which was recommended by the Vet.

Answer 1

He may be "blowing coat" which is seasonal. Use a shedding blade(availible at tack stores and pet shops) to help remove as much as you can. He will blow his coat in the spring and in the fall, it is triggered by longer and shorter light cycles, other times it should be less, but he will still shed.

Answer 2

I'm a JRT owner. This works with my dogs and was recommended by fellow owners. Try Brewers Yeast tablets. You can get them at Petsmart or even in the pet section at Walmart. Put a tablet a day in their food. The coat quality should improve and shedding will be decreased dramatically. Good luck.

Answer 3

both shed really bad but a groomer can give a bath and full blowout and brush and that will get you started then brush teh dog for at least 1/2 hour everyday and do it in layers to get teh undercoat.

Answer 4

Sorry, but jack russels shed all year, but are good dogs.

Answer 5

shedding is also dependant on the food you food - lower quality food = more shedding...

all foods from grocery store and Wal mart are junk - any food with "by-products" is also crap...