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  • 08-12-2009 2:54pm
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    paulbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭


    my 10 month old retriever x is shedding her hair very badly at the moment is she loosing her puppy coat ???? is there such a thing as a puppy coat :confused::confused::confused:


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    Paul91
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    she's probably shedding her summer coat for the winter - our GS is about half way through this process - the seasons are all messed up


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    andreac
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    Yes most likely she is losing both her puppy coat and getting her winter coat now too. good luck with that!!


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    paulbhoy
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    im hoovering the house twice a day its a disaster at the minute how long does this go on for ????


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    Paul91
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    get a furminator of ebay for about £15 (rather than the €70 in the shop i go to)


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    TechnoPool
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    definitley get the furminator


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    lorebringer
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    paulbhoy wrote: »
    im hoovering the house twice a day its a disaster at the minute how long does this go on for ????

    Depends on the dog - sometimes a week but usually a few, generally 3ish! A furminator is a must for you because you have a double coat, long hair dog. Also, invest in a good "shedding" comb/brush - worth their weight in gold! The only advice I can give is brush brush brush! And I really hope you own a good hoover :o


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    suziwalsh
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    Furminators are fantastic and also look at your dogs diet, the better the diet the less shedding ;)


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    votejohn
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    I'm looking at buying this one for my husky
    http://cgi.ebay.ie/FURMINATOR-deshedding-Tool-Large-4-inch-UK-Seller_W0QQitemZ280432555774QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs?hash=item414b1536fe#ht_1016wt_1165

    it works out at just around €8, is it a proper one??


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    star-pants
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    Looks like it, I got one off eBay recently and it was a real one


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    votejohn
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    Cool, i'll order it now so.

    Bella's only 5 1/2 months now, I assume its ok to use it on her now? i'll only brush her lightly to get her used to it, as she's not really shedding too much yet.


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    star-pants
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    There's instructions on the back of it - I don't know that I'd use it just yet, because you have to wait for her puppy fur to grow out a little but check anyway.


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