"Seasonal shedders" refers to animals, usually pets, that lose their fur or hair during certain times of the year.
Full definition
He is a moderate to
heavy seasonal shedder with a short, dense, water - proof double - coat that will require daily brushing (including a shedding blade) during Spring and Fall.
As the seasons
change seasonal shedders experience changes in temperature and their body's respond by growing in a new coat that is more protective for the upcoming season.
Sometimes dog breeds that are known for being
seasonal shedders in some parts of the world may not experience the same shedding patterns when living as a domestic house dog.
The English Toy Spaniel will shed hair throughout the year, but many dog breeds are
instead seasonal shedders that change from summer coat to winter coat and vice versa.
The parent breeds include Labrador retrievers who have a thick double coat and are known to be heavy
seasonal shedders as well as the minimally shedding Rhodesian Ridgeback that has a thin, short coat.
The German Sheppweiler is a medium to
heavy seasonal shedder and his thick, coarse coat will need brushing 3 to 4 times per week (more during shedding season) to keep it looking its best and the hair in check.
Dogs with the ancestral C allele, like many Labradors and German Shepherd Dogs, are heavy or
seasonal shedders, while those with one or more T allele, including many Boxers, Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas, tend to be low shedders.
The Pyrenees is
a seasonal shedder with a thick, dense undercoat to keep them dry in cold winters.
The Klee Kais breed sheds a fair amount, they are
seasonal shedders, but also shed on a daily basis.
They are, however,
seasonal shedders, so brushing them regularly during molting season will help prevent the spread of dog hair throughout the home.
Both coat types, rough and smooth, are heavy
seasonal shedders and daily thorough brushing is needed to maintain a healthy, mat - free coat.
Because the breed is an average,
seasonal shedder, vacuum cleaning may be necessary on a daily basis.
Both the Chihuahua and Pomeranian are
seasonal shedders.
This crossbreed are
seasonal shedders and will only shed once a year between spring and summer.
If you don't like dog hair all over your house, or you are allergic to dog hair, this breed may not be for you as they are heavy
seasonal shedders.
They are
seasonal shedders and the shedding during this period is extreme.
The Saint Bernard breed comes in two variations, shorthaired and rough - haired, but both are
seasonal shedders.
Newfs are heavy
seasonal shedders, and, due to their loose lip flews, they drool * a lot * and can sling slobber up to 20 feet.
Similar to the Labrador Retriever and the Chow Chow, the Chabrador is
a seasonal shedder.
This means the toller will be
a seasonal shedder.
In general,
seasonal shedders will shed their coat once or twice a year.