corgis and shedding
I see many questions asked regarding the shedding process of corgis. First and foremost I must say that corgis do shed copious amounts. It is part of owning this enchanted breed and something that one will have to accept. I will be happy to share some tips to manage the shedding a bit which may be helpful.
Feed a good quality food. Generally I recommend a food that does not contain corn in the first five ingredients. There is no "best" food. There are many good foods. A good diet is the basis for good health.
Fish oil in a dogs food is also beneficial in making sure they have plenty of omega oils.
Groom regularly. General brushing does help evenly distribute the natural oils in the coat. This also removes loose hair. Frequent grooming will help remove other debris that may be lurking in the dense area of your dogs coat. The hands on sessions will also make you aware of any new lumps, bumps or any changes your dogs body may have.
Use proper grooming tools. I love my greyhound comb. Has wider tines on one end and narrower on the other. I usually work in sections, push the coat against it growth pattern and comb. This allows you to get deep down to the skin. Make sure to be gentle. I like a rake when they are blowing coat. This is a small t-handle tool with short tines on it. Short, brisk strokes does well to remove lots of hair. I like using a soft slicker on the britches after combing them out. Makes them look fabulous!
Furminator. This tool is also great for getting out dead coat. Do be aware that is also does seem to pull out viable coat as well. Some people love thinning out the coat, others like their full coat.
Bathing with warm water helps loosen the dead and dying coat. If your dog is tolerant of a blow dryer this is another great way to get rid of unwanted hair. Do not use a human hair dryer unless it blows cool. May find it best to do this outside as the hair flies everywhere!
Shaving. This does not alter the amount of hair the dog sheds but makes the "fallout" much shorter. I do not choose to shave my dogs nor do I recommend it. Shaving the coat can cause great irritation to the skin. Shaving the coat takes the dogs natural insulation away which protects it from the elements. Also opens the skin to bug bites and irritants when coming in contact with plants, branches and brush. Some dogs do not grow back very well and loose the nice coat they had prior to the shave.
Shed stop supplements are generally little more than omega oils. Truly a waste of money. Quality food and fish oil (salmon oil is best) will give your dog the extra boost he needs to have a nice coat.
Lastly keep in mind that if you wish to own a corgi you will have a dog that sheds. This is a natural progression in the growth of a healthy coat. Do your grooming and vacuum/sweep regularly. Keep a lint roller on hand. Covers for the furniture and car seats will also help keep the hair to a minimum. Happy grooming!
Feed a good quality food. Generally I recommend a food that does not contain corn in the first five ingredients. There is no "best" food. There are many good foods. A good diet is the basis for good health.
Fish oil in a dogs food is also beneficial in making sure they have plenty of omega oils.
Groom regularly. General brushing does help evenly distribute the natural oils in the coat. This also removes loose hair. Frequent grooming will help remove other debris that may be lurking in the dense area of your dogs coat. The hands on sessions will also make you aware of any new lumps, bumps or any changes your dogs body may have.
Use proper grooming tools. I love my greyhound comb. Has wider tines on one end and narrower on the other. I usually work in sections, push the coat against it growth pattern and comb. This allows you to get deep down to the skin. Make sure to be gentle. I like a rake when they are blowing coat. This is a small t-handle tool with short tines on it. Short, brisk strokes does well to remove lots of hair. I like using a soft slicker on the britches after combing them out. Makes them look fabulous!
Furminator. This tool is also great for getting out dead coat. Do be aware that is also does seem to pull out viable coat as well. Some people love thinning out the coat, others like their full coat.
Bathing with warm water helps loosen the dead and dying coat. If your dog is tolerant of a blow dryer this is another great way to get rid of unwanted hair. Do not use a human hair dryer unless it blows cool. May find it best to do this outside as the hair flies everywhere!
Shaving. This does not alter the amount of hair the dog sheds but makes the "fallout" much shorter. I do not choose to shave my dogs nor do I recommend it. Shaving the coat can cause great irritation to the skin. Shaving the coat takes the dogs natural insulation away which protects it from the elements. Also opens the skin to bug bites and irritants when coming in contact with plants, branches and brush. Some dogs do not grow back very well and loose the nice coat they had prior to the shave.
Shed stop supplements are generally little more than omega oils. Truly a waste of money. Quality food and fish oil (salmon oil is best) will give your dog the extra boost he needs to have a nice coat.
Lastly keep in mind that if you wish to own a corgi you will have a dog that sheds. This is a natural progression in the growth of a healthy coat. Do your grooming and vacuum/sweep regularly. Keep a lint roller on hand. Covers for the furniture and car seats will also help keep the hair to a minimum. Happy grooming!
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Comment by John Wolff on June 18, 2009 at 1:27am
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Good info; post as a FAQ?
I guess it helps to be a slob. I've got other things to do besides vacuuming, I'll clean once every two months whether it needs it or not, and my clutter is so bad I do 't even notice the hair. Just part of the landscape, part of Nature's pattern, like autumn leaves on the ground. I'll clean it up when the rains start. Maybe.
[IDEA!] They love killing the vacuum as much as killing the soccer ball... if I leave them uncrated when I vacuum, they'll get twice as much exercise as a routine dogwalk, and I'll get some cleaning done... if they don't break teeth on the vac nozzle, or vice-versa...
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Comment by Maddy & Keke on June 18, 2009 at 1:17am
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I brush her everyday and vacuum 5 times a day. The fur is still there and she still got plenty on her....
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Comment by Queenie and Chico on June 17, 2009 at 11:19pm
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Thanks for the info. Im feeding them Nutro, and Corn Gluten Meal is the 4th ingredient in the food. I'm wondering if I should change the food. I do use the ferminator, especially on Chico. Lately I been using it alot since he is shedding much more than Queenie. Thanks for the info Sam...:-D
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Comment by Marion and Vern on June 17, 2009 at 10:40pm
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Strange, we don't seem to have that bad of a problem. Granted Sami is only 17 weeks old but even with Tedi it was never that bad. I have been bathing Sami about once a month unless she finds some of that hard to resist special mud she is so found of (any dirt + any amount of water = special mud :). Maybe it is the lack of humidity here in New Mexico. Anyway hope she stays that way. I have had dogs that did shed enough to make whole new dogs from the amount of hair. Thanks for the info though will file it away just in case it becomes a problem.
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Comment by Bev Levy on June 17, 2009 at 8:10pm
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We have learned to love the hair! But thanks for the info. I just keep a roller by the door so our guests can go back into the world minus some of the hair....
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Comment by Ginny and Diggory on June 17, 2009 at 7:24pm
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Thanks! Just wanted people to know that I just found a pretty cool tool for getting all the fur off of your couches. It's called the pet hair magnet and it looks like a squeegee. Pulls up the hair that the vaccuum leaves behind!
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