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i've been researching getting a black lab since I am home alone often. Unfortunately, my parents don't want one because of shedding. How much do they really shed? Please only responses from people that have actually owned/own one. Is it better if you comb through their fur daily? Im prepared to do antthing to get a good friend!
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Yes, labs do shed quite heavily.
Worse than shedding a bunch in the summer my lab does not like to be brushed.
I also own a hypoallergetic dog, a Wheaton that does not shed. Not a bad dog for a terrior breed.
I used to have a black lab named Max. Man he was a great dog. Unforttualty I gave him away because my job kept out of the house 15-16 hours a day. I thought that he need more attention so for Max sake I gave him to a good home. He did shed quite a bit but I brushed him often and outside and routine baths really cut it down. I also had a bed that I had next to the couch where here always laid so most of the hair was in the bed. Also if you vacumme often it will be hard to find hair. Any ways a black lab is an awesome dog and he will be your best friend.
just tell your folks tha the shedding is a small price to pay for one of the hardest working, friendliest most family orientated dogs known to man.
Do you know if you or anyone else in your family has any pet-related allergies? That could weigh heavily in your decision about the type of dog to get.
Also, you might want to check the dog rescue places in your area and see if any of the breeds available matches what you are looking for.
If you brush it everyday it reduces shedding big time. To get it used to the brushing just start doing it as soon as you get it.
Yea, i was researching a brush called the furminator. it looks pretty helpful, if i got a lab, i would buy that and brush him almost everyday to keep the shedding to a minimum. the less hair my folks see, the better!
Babies $h!t themselves but we still have them around...
T will tell right now if you got a lab it will be your friend until the end. They do need alot of attention and thats why I had to give up my friend MAX. Not a day goes by when i think about him.
The shedding is part of the package deal with Labs. Brushing helps, as does proper diet and bathing. A good Labrador is as good a friend as you can ever have. A well-trained one can make hunting an unforgettable experience.
Just got an e-mail today. A couple has to find a home for their inseparable 3-year old black and yellow labs because they are moving overseas. They are located in southeatern Michigan. I don't think they are hunters. If you are interested send me an e-mail: miscellimail@gmail.com
Labs shed but they are probably one of the most affectionate and friendly breeds there is. That is why they make such great companions. If you hunt with them, it is best not to keep them in the house though because it almost ruins their sense of smell for hunting. They also need to get a lot of excersise or they will pick up excessive weight and sometimes this is tough to do with a house dog.
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Yes, labs do shed quite heavily.
I used to have a black lab named Max. Man he was a great dog. Unforttualty I gave him away because my job kept out of the house 15-16 hours a day. I thought that he need more attention so for Max sake I gave him to a good home. He did shed quite a bit but I brushed him often and outside and routine baths really cut it down. I also had a bed that I had next to the couch where here always laid so most of the hair was in the bed. Also if you vacumme often it will be hard to find hair. Any ways a black lab is an awesome dog and he will be your best friend.
just tell your folks tha the shedding is a small price to pay for one of the hardest working, friendliest most family orientated dogs known to man.
If you brush it everyday it reduces shedding big time. To get it used to the brushing just start doing it as soon as you get it.
Worse than shedding a bunch in the summer my lab does not like to be brushed.
I also own a hypoallergetic dog, a Wheaton that does not shed. Not a bad dog for a terrior breed.
Do you know if you or anyone else in your family has any pet-related allergies? That could weigh heavily in your decision about the type of dog to get.
Also, you might want to check the dog rescue places in your area and see if any of the breeds available matches what you are looking for.
Yea, i was researching a brush called the furminator. it looks pretty helpful, if i got a lab, i would buy that and brush him almost everyday to keep the shedding to a minimum. the less hair my folks see, the better!
T will tell right now if you got a lab it will be your friend until the end. They do need alot of attention and thats why I had to give up my friend MAX. Not a day goes by when i think about him.
The shedding is part of the package deal with Labs. Brushing helps, as does proper diet and bathing. A good Labrador is as good a friend as you can ever have. A well-trained one can make hunting an unforgettable experience.
Just got an e-mail today. A couple has to find a home for their inseparable 3-year old black and yellow labs because they are moving overseas. They are located in southeatern Michigan. I don't think they are hunters. If you are interested send me an e-mail: miscellimail@gmail.com
Labs shed but they are probably one of the most affectionate and friendly breeds there is. That is why they make such great companions. If you hunt with them, it is best not to keep them in the house though because it almost ruins their sense of smell for hunting. They also need to get a lot of excersise or they will pick up excessive weight and sometimes this is tough to do with a house dog.
Babies $h!t themselves but we still have them around...
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