I have a GSD that is 18 mos old. I have only had him about 2 1/2 mos. My question is about his shedding. When I got him he had a beautiful full coat but now he has shed so much that there is not a lot of fulness left. He is not bald but has lost a lot and is continuing to shed in large amounts. Can someone tell me if this is normal at certain times or do I have a real problem.
Thanks, Cecil
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Do you have any nuclear power plants near buy? How about any radiation in your living area? You may have a serious problem.
If I were you I would get one of those radiation suits for Fido ASAP!
Does the dog have any other strange growths or signs of serious radiation exposure?
OR, your dog could just be blowing his coat. VERY normal and he is lucky to be doing it now in the spring for the summer. Just keep using a grooming rake and brush. You may need some more vacuum bags to.
Don't worry this is just part of the fun of a GSD. Most dogs "blow", or lose, their undercoat twice a year.
Cecil if you really feel that your dog is exposed to radiation then look on Ed's web site. He sells a very high quality geiger counter. Just an inside joke. Vancamps last sentance was the correct answer.
With Auster, I can grab a handful of fur at any time I please; it will also come out in clumps called dust puppies. These puppies are a very active breed and very quick to reproduce. You will soon find them under every table, chair, and bed in your home (a few will venture outside as well).
There are a few tools effective in the war on dust puppies. My favorites are: soft rubber curry, shedding blade, and slicker or undercoat rake. The first two items can be bought from a local tack shop, I got the others at Walmart. I brush every to every other day, using two brushes at a time and alternating them. I should use all the brushes every time, but spending an hour a day brushing the dog isn't worth it to me when I can use a dust mop to cull the dust puppy herd.
"Dog breeding must always be done by a dog lover, it can not be a profession." -Max v Stephanitz
My male GSD is a Leaf Blower freak. I can't use it without him getting in the way.
This has become a plus for me. I now blow him down eveytime I use the blower. (it's very often) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> It make brushing much less time comsumming.
The Akita is a another story, she blows her coat and it looks like sheep were sheared. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> We too use a lot of bags for the vacumn.
Cecil just don't let it get out of hand: <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Does the blower work better than the vac? I've tried to vacuum Auster without much luck, but I'm willing to turn the shop vac switch the other way and give it a try too if it will work.
"Dog breeding must always be done by a dog lover, it can not be a profession." -Max v Stephanitz
Lauren,
It does a very good job of moving the hair folicles that are about to fall. I use a brush afterwards and little or no hair is removed. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
My male enjoys the feel of the air pressure on his body. the air pressure works like a body massage. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Beware this may become a pain when trying to do yard work. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
be very careful not to around the face or ears.
give it a try and let us know what you think.
I'll have to give it a try. Using suction doesn't get very far since it tries to pull her skin in there too when you put it close enough to do any good. She doesn't like that very much. It will be a month before I get home, but I'll try it then.
"Dog breeding must always be done by a dog lover, it can not be a profession." -Max v Stephanitz
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