Why does shedding occur?
Dog hair grows and dies just as human hair does. Some dogs, like Poodles, hang on to their dead hair, which requires grooming to remove it. Double-coated dogs usually drop their soft undercoats twice a year and lose their guard hairs once a year, although some individual dogs might shed constantly or only every 10-12 months. Shedding can take anywhere from three weeks to two months, but a warm bath helps accelerate the process while daily grooming helps get rid of excess fur.
