Why dogs shed ?

Dogs shed a lot, that's a reality.

If you have a dog you are already used to having his hair on your clothes or maybe even floating on the kitchen table.

All dogs shed, but some more than others, especially in spring and autumn.

Dogs with long curly hair shed more than other kinds of breeds.


So, why dogs shed?

Shedding is dogs' natural loss of hair that allows the growing of the new coat.
For some breeds shedding is only a seasonal process, twice a year. Other breeds, as the Dalmatians, shed all the time, all year long.

If you are looking for a dog that sheds as little as possible, here are some breeds for you: Affenpinscher, Cairn Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel, Shar-Pei, Basenji, or even Lhasa Apso.

How can we help in reducing shedding?

It is impossible to avoid dogs' hair loss, but we can help reducing the shedding by brushing the dogs every day and bathing the dog twice a month. If you have a dog with long coat you can try to vacuum his hair, some dogs like it.

The importance of choosing the right dog

I love dogs and I just can’t imagine life without the companionship of a loyal, beautiful, smart dog. All my life I raised and enjoyed the company of dogs.

When I was a child I had a smart little Papillon dog named Cora, then, after Cora died we adopted Tasha, a very playful and noisy Bichon. When I grew up and moved out with my boyfriend we wanted a more imposing dog and we adopted Twix, a beautiful Boxer. This was not such a good idea, even though we loved him very much, Twix was a big dog and a little bit crazy, he needed a lot of space cause he loved running very much. When we found out that we will have a baby we had to give away Twix to someone who had a big yard, because he kept knocking us down.

After my baby was born we did a lot of research because we realized that having a dog is wonderful, but it is very important that the dog you choose to adopt fits into your house and schedule. Otherwise life can be tough for both the owner and the dog. We finally chose to adopt a very cute French bulldog, Chayenne. She is very sociable, she loves children very much, she is very affectionate and loyal, she is the perfect dog for us and I hope she’ll live one hundred years!

Spoiled dogs

I know, spoiled are probably the owners, but when we love our pets sooooo much we can't help ourselves to buy them all the new trendy stuff.
So I'll give you some tips about some beautiful and useful things for your dog.

Big Pooch Bowl- This designer dog bowl is made of surgical grade stainless steel with black rubber accents, complements any home`s decor and it fits 5 cups of food or water. If you're looking for the coolest dog bowl , this Big Pooch Food Bowl ranks at the top.

Bubble Mouse Toy- As seen on the "Today Show!" Kitty and puppy will never be bored with this 2-in-1 Bubble Mouse Toy. Use the motorized furry mouse outside the bubble and watch your cat or small dog chase it to his or her heart`s delight. Place the mouse in the bubble and be amazed as it rolls around and deflects off surfaces, inviting your furry feline or small canine to play. This battery operated small dog and cat toy is perfect for your inquisitive pet. These electronic toys require 1 AAA battery. Great gift for small dogs and cats.

Reversible Microsuede Chocolate Collection bed- Four beds in one! This reversible, luxurious, super soft microsuede Chocolate Snuggle Beds are actually four beds in one. This fully machine washable bed can be reversed so you can alternate the colors to suit you and your dog`s mood. A removable tufted seat cushion is another nice feature that can also be reversed. Perfect for the traveling puppy and parent. Available for the extra small through large doggie. These reversible, microsuede chocolate dog beds are available in cinnamon, mint and cloud colors. Micorsuede is not only luxurious and soft but it is also a top upholstery grade fabric and it is made in the USA with 100%.