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Shedding

Dog shedding: how long it lasts, why it never ends in a flat and how to manage it

Two sheds a year lasting three to six weeks is normal. If yours lasts all year, the heating is more to blame than the dog. A season-by-season guide.

By Marta Vidal · 20 August 2026 · 7 min read