If you want a puppy but don’t feel like continually vacuuming up piles of dog hair, these are the breeds you should probably avoid.
And the scale of this surge in demand was shown by the latest UK Kennel Club registration statistics, up almost 40% from 250,649 in 2020 to 349,013 in 2021.
Some dogs tend to shed permanently, which proves problematic for allergy sufferers and leaves carpets and clothing covered in discarded fur.
If you want to avoid this, there are certain breeds that you should cross off your list.
Here are the 10 dog breeds that shed the most hair, according to the American Kennel Club.
1. Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees owners don’t have to worry so much about their dog’s hair on light carpets, but be prepared to constantly strip their snow-white fur from any dark clothing you dare to wear.
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2. Labrador retriever
Many first-time Labrador Retriever owners are amazed at the amount of hair their new pet sheds. The UK’s most popular dog breed may have a neat, short coat that requires very little grooming, but they consistently shed all year round, leaving piles of Labrador-like hair in favorite sleeping spots.
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3. German Shepherd
The German Shepherd sheds a small amount throughout the year, but during seasonal changes their hair can come out in large clumps, requiring regular brushing to prevent hair from building up in your home.
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4. Shiba Inus
A small dog with a great reputation for shedding, the Shiba Inu only sheds moderate amounts of hair throughout the year. However, twice a year it can seem like they shed their entire coat several times a day, which requires a lot of vacuuming and brushing.
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