2. Corgi
Dogster member Anita M. captures perfectly why we adore these super shedders: "They are wonderful, sturdy big dogs with little leggies. They provide hours of fun just watching them play with each other…To live with Corgis means that you live with fur, tons of fur. The running joke is they shed twice a year, January to June and July to December. If you don't like having fur on you 24/7/365, then don't get a Corgi." Their soft, straight coat, which needs brushing weekly, resists wet weather.
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3. Dalmatian
This breed suits runners well, as it comes from a long line of "coach dogs" bred to follow and guard horse-drawn carriages. The short, dense coat of a Dalmatian benefits from daily brushing, which also reduces the amount of hair left behind on surfaces. And as anyone with a short-haired dog can attest, brushing daily proves far easier than picking hairs off certain textures that just don't want to let them go.
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4. Great Pyrenees
So handsome, so huggable, Great Pyrenees make friends with just about everyone they meet. Dogster member Rick L. says, though, "You need a leaf blower for the hair.
They shed year-round." Their snowy fur and well-plumed tails need regular grooming, but even then clumps of hair appear around the house.
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5. Labrador Retriever
The high shed factor of this breed does not keep it from regularly ranking No. 1 on the American Kennel Club's most-registered dogs list. Brushing a Lab's short, thick coat weekly helps cut down on the amount of left-behind hair. Also, a Labrador Retriever has a water-resistant outer coat and webbed feet.
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6. Newfoundland
These gentle giants save lives and get along famously with kids and adults alike. Their thick, long coats require daily brushing, though, to avoid Newfie drool from combining with shed fur to form a sticky mess on your favorite furniture.
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7. Pekingese
With their long and flowing hair, it's easy to picture these pups walking the halls of imperial palaces. Dogster member LJ has this to say about the Pekingese shed factor: "They shed, shed, and shed, and even though I have allergies I haven't had too many problems. Grooming is a must!" Recommended grooming includes brushing several times a week and regular visits to the doggie salon.
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