{"id":103457,"date":"2025-06-16T19:04:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T23:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/?p=103457"},"modified":"2025-06-26T19:54:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T23:54:56","slug":"do-dogs-shed-more-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/do-dogs-shed-more-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Dogs Shed More in the Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you notice your dog sheds more in the summer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You might see more loose fur flying around the house, clinging to your couch or clothes, or rolling around in clumps during warmer climates.<\/p>\n

Does this happen more in summer, or is it a year-long thing you'll have to deal with?<\/p>\n

Find out here!<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0How to Prepare Your Dog for Summer<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Do<\/p>\n

Do Dogs Shed More in the Summer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shedding is natural.<\/p>\n

Some dogs shed more, others shed less, and others shed constantly.<\/p>\n

All animals have things on their bodies that they naturally shed regularly.<\/a> Some shed fur, others shed antlers, feathers, or even skin!<\/p>\n

When a dog is growing hair, it goes through a cycle<\/a>. The phases of pet hair growth are:<\/p>\n

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  • Anagen (Growth) phase: <\/strong>New hair grows<\/li>\n
  • Catagen (Transition) phase:<\/strong> Hair reaches its full length and stops growing.<\/li>\n
  • Telogen (Resting) phase:<\/strong> Hair is neither growing nor being shed.<\/li>\n
  • Exogen (Shedding) phase:<\/strong> Hair starts to shed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The truth is: Shedding\u00a0is common at the start of any season, whether it is summer, spring, or winter<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    When Summer is approaching, shedding is the dog's<\/a> body's natural response to heat.<\/p>\n

    During warm weather, dogs will shed their winter coats to give way to a much lighter summer coat.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    However, keep in mind that not all dogs have the same coats.<\/p>\n

    Some dog breeds shed more during seasonal changes. Then, when it's time for winter, they will transition to thicker, denser, and warmer coats.<\/p>\n

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    RELATED:\u00a0Double-Coated Dogs and How to Groom Them<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    Factors That Affect Dog Shedding<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Shedding is a crucial part of a dog's skin and coat health.<\/p>\n

    Dogs must remove old, fragile, or damaged hair to stay comfortable and healthy.<\/p>\n

    There are a lot of factors that affect a dog's shedding.<\/p>\n

    Some of them are:<\/p>\n

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    • dog breed<\/a><\/li>\n
    • age<\/li>\n
    • hormones<\/li>\n
    • health<\/li>\n
    • diet<\/li>\n
    • climate<\/li>\n
    • type of coat (single-coated or double-coated)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The volume of shedded fur will also depend on what coat your dog is wearing.<\/p>\n

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      Single vs. Double Coat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      One of the main factors that affects summer shedding is the type of hair your dog has.<\/p>\n

      Coat type can be grouped into two main categories: single<\/em> and double<\/em>.<\/p>\n

      Single-coated dogs<\/strong>\u00a0have only one layer of fur. Some examples of dog breeds with single coats are the\u00a0Chihuahuas<\/a>,\u00a0Poodles<\/a><\/span>, and Yorkshire Terriers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      On the other hand, double-coated pups<\/strong> have two layers, a top coat and an undercoat.<\/p>\n

      Examples of dogs with double coats are the Labrador<\/a>, Golden Retriever<\/a>, and German Shepherd<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      However, other categories still take part in these two coat types.<\/p>\n

      For instance, a dog's fur can be long, short, smooth, curly, smooth, curly, and more.<\/p>\n

      Dogs that have a heavy double coat will, of course, shed more heavily than others.<\/p>\n

      Their heavy shedding will last about 2-4 weeks during the spring and early summer.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      On the other hand, dogs that have single-layer coats will shed less when the seasons change.<\/p>\n

      Even though summer shedding is normal and common for dogs, pet owners should still monitor their pets for excessive shedding<\/a>, which\u00a0can be linked to nutritional deficiencies and other health issues.<\/p>\n

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