If you’re thinking about bringing home a big dog, be ready for plenty of love—and plenty of fur. Some large dog breeds are notorious for shedding, leaving a trail of hair on your clothes, floors, and furniture. Regular grooming helps, but for these dogs, shedding is simply part of life. Here are 10 large dog breeds that shed like crazy.
Golden Retriever
Beloved for their friendly and loyal nature, Golden Retrievers are also well-known for their constant shedding. Their thick double coat sheds year-round and even more heavily during seasonal changes. Daily brushing is a must to keep the fur tumbleweeds under control.
German Shepherd
German Shepherds have a dense double coat that sheds heavily, especially during spring and fall. Their hair tends to weave itself into carpets and furniture, making vacuuming a constant chore. But their intelligence and loyalty make the extra effort worthwhile.
Labrador Retriever
Labradors may have shorter coats, but don’t let that fool you—they shed like crazy. They lose hair consistently throughout the year, and their undercoat blows out twice annually. Brushing several times a week can help manage the mess.
Alaskan Malamute
Built for cold weather, the Alaskan Malamute has a thick, plush coat that sheds heavily year-round. Twice a year, they “blow” their coat, shedding an incredible amount of fur in a short time. You’ll need a strong vacuum and a regular grooming routine.
Siberian Husky
Like the Malamute, Siberian Huskies have a dense double coat designed for harsh climates. They shed consistently and dramatically during seasonal changes. These dogs are gorgeous—but their hair gets everywhere.
Saint Bernard
Saint Bernards are gentle giants with a lot of love—and a lot of fur. Their long or short coats both shed continuously. Combine their size with their shedding habits, and you’ve got a whole lot of hair around the house.
Bernese Mountain Dog
With a beautiful tri-colored coat, the Bernese Mountain Dog is stunning—and seriously fluffy. They shed moderately most of the year, with heavy shedding in the spring and fall. Weekly brushing helps, but you’ll still find fur in unexpected places.
Great Pyrenees
The Great Pyrenees has a thick, weather-resistant coat that sheds heavily. They lose fur constantly, but especially in warm weather. Their white hair is beautiful but highly visible on dark furniture and clothing. Regular grooming is essential to keep their coat healthy and reduce the amount of loose fur around your home.
Newfoundland
Newfoundlands are big, sweet dogs with thick, water-resistant coats. They shed year-round, with peak shedding in spring and fall. Their hair is long and sticks to everything, so be prepared for some serious grooming.
Akita
Akitas have a luxurious double coat that sheds continuously and “blows out” seasonally. They’re clean dogs by nature, but their shedding can be overwhelming without regular brushing and vacuuming.
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