These German Shedders...

GSDkid · 01-04-2012, 11:05 AM

Well, I've had only one dog in my life and she loves me so much that provides me with so much furr! It's everywhere!!! I comb her about 3 to 4 times a week and it's still coming! I have a rake and a comb... I'm thinking about buying one of those expensive furminators. How do you deal with it?

I just want to not vacuum the house as an experiment and see how high it'll pile up in a months time. Maybe it'll be up to my ankles.

Emoore · 01-04-2012, 11:25 AM

How do I deal with it? Brush, vacuum, vacuum, brush, sweep, brush, vacuum. . . . and don't invite people over.

Cheerful1 · 01-04-2012, 11:29 AM

I vacuum once a week, sometimes twice a week.

It's a chore, but one I do happily, because it's my honey bunny Joey doing the shedding.

Never thought we'd fall head over heels in love with a dog.

Deuce · 01-04-2012, 12:06 PM

Yes, they do shed which catches the general public off guard when you tell them that. We vac. several times a week and don't let Deuce on the bed anymore.

GSDkid · 01-04-2012, 12:08 PM

So... I'm assuming there's no better way around this. Just acceptance? I've read up on how much GSD's shed but to actually experience it is definitely on a whole different level.

It just seems like, once I'm done with the combing session, I can still see more coming. It's just a never ending cycle. Unless, I'm doing it wrong? I use the rake first, then the comb to finish. I brush her afterwards and seems like there are still more. These sessions take up to 30 to an hour, depending on how much she's shedding.

Also, sometimes, I'll see lighter patches by her hips. I pull it and it's like a chunk of cotton. Is that what they refer to "Blowing the coat"?

Emoore · 01-04-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GSDkid

So... I'm assuming there's no better way around this. Just acceptance? I've read up on how much GSD's shed but to actually experience it is definitely on a whole different level.

It just seems like, once I'm done with the combing session, I can still see more coming. It's just a never ending cycle. Unless, I'm doing it wrong? I use the rake first, then the comb to finish. I brush her afterwards and seems like there are still more. These sessions take up to 30 to an hour, depending on how much she's shedding.

Also, sometimes, I'll see lighter patches by her hips. I pull it and it's like a chunk of cotton. Is that what they refer to "Blowing the coat"?

Yup, this is all normal. Try having two!

Josie/Zeus · 01-04-2012, 12:10 PM

What do you feed your dog? Sometimes diet has a lot to do with shedding, what supplements do you give her?

You can get the furminator from Ebay way cheaper than Petco. I got mine for less than 15 bucks I think.

Grizz's dad · 01-04-2012, 12:12 PM

We just bought the furminator about a week ago. You would not believe the amount of hair that comes off Grizz with every stroke! So far I've noticed less hair on our floors, so I'm hoping that it's doing what it's advertised. It was expensive but I'll deal with it as long as it keeps working.

Germanshepherdlova · 01-04-2012, 12:13 PM

I have two dogs. I deal with the shedding by 1) Giving them Omega 3 (has helped to reduce the shedding a bit) 2) Using the Furminator. 3) Vacuuming every day 4) Covering the couch in the spot my GSD sits on.

GSDkid · 01-04-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Emoore

Yup, this is all normal. Try having two!

lol. I WAS thinking about it... I guess there's just no way around it.

@Josie/Zues: No supplements atm. Just Nutro LB kibbles and Cans. She has a weak stomach so Nutro worked best for her after switching from 3 different brands. So... Does the furminator actually make a difference from your average rakes and combs?

@GSLova: I'll definitely have to stop by the store to get some Omega 3. Just googled the pro's and cons of it. Thanks for the recommendation.

01-04-2012, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
GSDkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 474	These German Shedders... Well, I've had only one dog in my life and she loves me so much that provides me with so much furr! It's everywhere!!! I comb her about 3 to 4 times a week and it's still coming! I have a rake and a comb... I'm thinking about buying one of those expensive furminators. How do you deal with it? I just want to not vacuum the house as an experiment and see how high it'll pile up in a months time. Maybe it'll be up to my ankles.

01-04-2012, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	How do I deal with it? Brush, vacuum, vacuum, brush, sweep, brush, vacuum. . . . and don't invite people over. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-04-2012, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Josie/Zeus Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,846	What do you feed your dog? Sometimes diet has a lot to do with shedding, what supplements do you give her? You can get the furminator from Ebay way cheaper than Petco. I got mine for less than 15 bucks I think. __________________ Alta Tollhaus "Koda" 3/18/11 currently training in PSA Rest in Peace my boys Zeus 2000-2009 Odin 2010-2011

01-04-2012, 12:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Germanshepherdlova Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,935	I have two dogs. I deal with the shedding by 1) Giving them Omega 3 (has helped to reduce the shedding a bit) 2) Using the Furminator. 3) Vacuuming every day 4) Covering the couch in the spot my GSD sits on. __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Germa...96574693743892

01-04-2012, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cheerful1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island/Pennsylvania Posts: 353	I vacuum once a week, sometimes twice a week. It's a chore, but one I do happily, because it's my honey bunny Joey doing the shedding. Never thought we'd fall head over heels in love with a dog.

01-04-2012, 12:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deuce Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,833	Yes, they do shed which catches the general public off guard when you tell them that. We vac. several times a week and don't let Deuce on the bed anymore.

01-04-2012, 12:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSDkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 474	So... I'm assuming there's no better way around this. Just acceptance? I've read up on how much GSD's shed but to actually experience it is definitely on a whole different level. It just seems like, once I'm done with the combing session, I can still see more coming. It's just a never ending cycle. Unless, I'm doing it wrong? I use the rake first, then the comb to finish. I brush her afterwards and seems like there are still more. These sessions take up to 30 to an hour, depending on how much she's shedding. Also, sometimes, I'll see lighter patches by her hips. I pull it and it's like a chunk of cotton. Is that what they refer to "Blowing the coat"?

01-04-2012, 12:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grizz's dad New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2	We just bought the furminator about a week ago. You would not believe the amount of hair that comes off Grizz with every stroke! So far I've noticed less hair on our floors, so I'm hoping that it's doing what it's advertised. It was expensive but I'll deal with it as long as it keeps working.

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