So Much Fur, So Little Time

We have talked about a number of different things that have to do with autumn here on the blog over the past week or so. Everything from old folklore, fall campfires, Leaves and their changing color etc. Well, now we're talking about shedding! Yeah... I said shedding. As in pet hair.. So... Much.. Of.. It...

Before we talk about that, I wanted to share yet another picture I snapped yesterday of this beautiful fall scene as I was driving around for work.

No filter needed for this beauty. The little wood fence is perfect in this picture. Could be a postcard really. I know I've posted a lot of autumn pictures on her lately, however that's the time of year we're in. And it's so beautiful up here right now that I've wanted to share as much of it with you all as I can.

Now.. On to the shedding.

Dogs shed, cats shed, everything sheds of course. But at least twice a year it gets really crazy. In the spring animals shed their winter coat. Getting rid of all that heavy fur that kept them warm all winter so it can be replaced by a shorter lighter summer coat. And in the fall they do the opposite, Shedding their summer coat to make room for that think heavy winter coat again. This change in coats is most obvious in animals that have a (Double - Coat). Those lucky animals not only have that long harsh protective coat but also a really soft insulating undercoat.

Luckily for me, our boy copper is a borzoi, Which means he blows coat a couple times a year. So there is fur everywhere during those times. I'm a clean freak. Anyone who knows me knows this. So my vacuum has been working overtime the past week or so.

Above is a picture of the fur that came off of our chihuahua. not the big borzoi... The chihuahua! He's a small dude lol. And look at the amount that came off of him alone. Insane!

The amount of shedding varies widely from breed to breed. German shepherds, for example, are typically year round shedders, while poodles seem to lose little fur at all. Shorthaired breeds may shed as much as the longhairs, but since the hair they shed is easily overlooked, it may seem as if they are shedding less. We know this isn't true of course by looking at the photo above lol.

All shedders, even the heaviest can be tamed by a regular and frequent schedule of combing and brushing. After all, the fur you catch on a comb won't end up on a rug. Work against the grain and close to the skin to catch as much of the fur as possible.

Also increase the use of your vacuum if you're a neat freak like myself. I usually vacuum two to three times a week on average. During this time of year it's more like four to five times a week. 

Maybe that's another reason this time of year is referred to as (Fall). The leaves fall and the fur falls! lol. Anyway, Have a "furry" nice day bloggers. 

As always, thank you for reading.