Labrador Retriever Mix Shedding
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Labrador retriever mix shedding. Labrador retrievers are known for shedding a lot of hair. Getting the right tools to help you can really make a difference. All labrador retrievers shed at times profusely. This means that even a lab husky mix who inherits more lab traits will still shed more than your average labrador although likely less than your average husky.
Labs shed a small amount of hair all year long but the shedding increases noticeably twice a year during molting season this is also known as shedding season. Now if your lab husky mix inherits more husky traits you can look forward to a jaw dropping level of shedding at least twice a year as your pup sheds his thick undercoat and prepares. Curly coated retriever vs labrador retriever battle of the gundogs. As all golden retriever labrador mixes have the lab s double coat they will need weekly brushing likely more during shedding season.
In addition to weekly brushing you will need to regularly brush your dog s teeth to help prevent dental problems and gum disease. Coping with labrador shedding is much easier if you adopt a daily grooming and vacuuming routine. Emma stenhouse june 20 2018. For two to three weeks in spring labs will get ready for the summer by losing their thick winter coat and growing a thinner one.
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