If you’re not a fan of dog hair all over your home, you might want to reconsider certain breeds. While all dogs shed to some extent, these 15 breeds are notorious for shedding the most. Whether you’re planning to adopt or just curious, it’s good to know which dogs will turn your home into a fur factory.
Labrador Retriever
Labs are known for their friendly nature and high energy, but their double coat means they shed heavily year-round, with peak shedding in spring and fall.
German Shepherd
These intelligent and loyal dogs have a thick double coat that sheds constantly. Seasonal shedding can result in fur everywhere, requiring frequent grooming.
Siberian Husky
Huskies have a thick double coat to protect them from cold climates, leading to significant shedding, especially during their bi-annual coat blow.
Golden Retriever
Beloved for their gentle nature, Golden Retrievers have a dense undercoat and a long outer coat, which results in constant shedding. Regular brushing is a must.
Alaskan Malamute
Similar to Huskies, Malamutes have a dense double coat that sheds heavily, especially during seasonal changes. Their thick fur requires extensive grooming.
Chow Chow
With their fluffy, lion-like appearance, Chow Chows have a thick double coat that sheds year-round. They require regular grooming to manage their fur.
Saint Bernard
These gentle giants have a dense, double-layered coat that sheds a lot, particularly during seasonal changes. Their size means even more fur to manage.
Great Pyrenees
Known for their guarding instincts, Great Pyrenees have a thick, weather-resistant coat that sheds heavily, requiring consistent grooming and maintenance.
Akita
Akitas have a dense double coat that sheds significantly, especially during seasonal changes. Their fur requires regular brushing to keep it under control.
Bernese Mountain Dog
These large, friendly dogs have a thick double coat that sheds year-round, with increased shedding during seasonal transitions. Regular grooming is essential.
American Eskimo Dog
With their fluffy white coats, American Eskimo Dogs shed consistently throughout the year. Their double coat requires frequent brushing to manage.
Newfoundland
These massive, gentle dogs have a thick double coat that sheds heavily, especially during seasonal changes. Their size makes grooming a time-consuming task.
Border Collie
Known for their intelligence and energy, Border Collies have a dense double coat that sheds year-round. Regular grooming helps manage their constant shedding.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Unlike their Pembroke counterparts, Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a thicker double coat that sheds heavily throughout the year. Regular brushing is necessary to manage their fur.
Finnish Lapphund
This rare breed, known for its herding skills, has a dense double coat designed for cold climates, leading to significant shedding, especially during seasonal changes. Regular grooming is essential.
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