The kind and friendly nature of the Australian Shepherds (also known as Aussie) appeal to everyone. The initial task of the dogs is to help shepherds work with livestock. Today they actively guard their homes and become full-fledged family members.

When you want to buy Australian Shepherds, many questions will come to your mind regarding the coat and shedding such as do Australian Shepherds shed? Why do they shed? When do Australian shepherds? What can be the causes of out of season shedding?

In this article, we will try to answer all these questions.

Shedding is a natural process of hair change that is common in many Australian Shepherds. Ideally, they shed once a year – in the spring, which usually lasts two to three weeks. A certain amount of hair can also fall out during the year, but if everything is in order with the pet’s body, you cannot notice the difference. When there is a seasonal hair change – it is noticeable, and even very much!
Shedding in Australian Shepherds is a way of adapting to a sharp change in environmental conditions (lighting, air temperature, humidity, etc.). In the spring, when there is no need to protect oneself from the cold, strong wind, and abundant moisture, the fur coat again changes to a summer one.

“I Heart Dog” conducted a survey on Australian Shepherds shedding and tried to answer these two questions: Do Australian Shepherds shed? And when do Australian Shepherds shed?
The owners of the dogs shared the following experience:

All Australian Shepherd owners claimed that their domestic dogs, which do not live in natural conditions, but in a city apartment, lose a small amount of hair throughout the year. Their living conditions are different from natural ones. According to 20% of owners say their dogs have heavy shedding.

Daily brushing makes the situation more comfortable. The more often you brush your pet, the less hair will remain on sofas, armchairs, and carpets. To prepare your dog’s coat for shedding, wash well with conditioner shampoo. Then dry your pet with a hairdryer (if it has a long and thick coat) or blot it thoroughly with a dry towel (if it has a short coat). But it is not necessary to regularly bathe the dog during this period.
Before shedding, experienced dog breeders recommend daily giving animals vitamins and flaxseed oil (the dosage depends on the dog size), which is considered a stimulant for the growth of good and healthy hair.

If your dog is losing hair intensively, not only in the spring period but regularly, besides, you should consult a veterinary doctor.
Possible causes of out-of-season shedding may be:

If your pet has heavy shedding, and the time for shedding has not yet come, you need to show it to the veterinarian urgently. Only a specialist can determine the exact cause of pathological hair loss.

Is it worth limiting yourself and giving up your favorite breed just because he/she sheds?
Obviously no!Australian Shepherds require regular grooming, time commitment, and proper exercising. If you can take this kind of responsibility and aren’t bothered by hair shedding, they can be your excellent companions.