How Much Do Corgis Shed?

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How Much Do Corgis Shed?
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All of us know that Corgis is an intelligent dog.
Anyone would LOVE to have a Corgis as their pet.
Before bringing any dog home, we tell you how
much hair this breed- Corgis shed? So, if you
are here because you want to know how much hair
or fur do Corgis Shed, this is going to be the
perfect read for you! Read on!
A Little About Corgis
Corgis are purebred dogs, initially bred to help
herding cattles, sheeps, horses, etc. So, as you
might have ascertained, it is a very smart and
witty dog breed. It is very easy to train
Corgis dogs and teach them various tricks. They
become very comfortable with people around them
and are easy to deal with. They fit into any
household, regardless of the size- from a small
apartment to a big house with a big garden.
Corgis dogs usually weigh up to 30 pounds and
have a height of up to 10 to 12 inches. They
usually survive for 10-12 years.
Why Do Corgis Shed?
It is completely normal and healthy for dogs to
shed. There is no need to worry if your dog is
shedding hair all around the house or even on
your favorite sweatshirt when you play with it.
In fact, shedding is an essential part of the
healthy growth of dogs. Dogs usually shed their
hair to get rid of their dead or damaged hair.
The hair that gets damaged for multiple reasons
needs to be detached from the body. So, the dogs
do it themselves.
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Only after this can they develop new fur that is
healthy and fresh. This also helps to keep the
dogs skin healthy and in shape. The amount of
hair that dogs shed depends on the breed they
belong to, their size, what genetics they
possess, the diet they follow, and their health
in general. You must have heard that dogs shed
the most during the shedding season. So, what is
Shedding Season?
What is Shedding Season?
For dogs that shed their hair during a particular
season, you might have observed that this season
is usually during spring and fall. In spring,
which is right before the warm season, the dogs
body starts lightening the dogs coat of fur.
This is to prepare the dogs body for the
approaching summers. Similarly, in autumn, right
before the winter season, the dogs body starts
thickening the fur coat to prepare for the
approaching winters. So, in these instances,
dogs shed their fur in higher amounts, and it is
completely normal for them to do that.
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Do Corgis Shed?
Many people argue that Hypoallergenic dogs
dont shed their hair at all. However, thats not
true at all. Firstly, no dog breed is a hundred
percent hypoallergenic. This is a myth. And
secondly, hair shedding is a completely natural
process, and nothing can stop it from happening.
You might have heard that breeds like Poodles
and Maltese are hypoallergenic, which is not
true. People usually argue that these dog breeds
dont shed their hair. However, this is not true
at all. Yes, they do shed relatively less, but
half of the hair shed is not visible because it
gets lost in their curly fur. This doesnt look
at all mean no hair shedding. Corgis, on the
other hand, as you might have seen, have straight
hair. As a result, you might observe a lot of
hair around your house. Because their hair
directly settles on the floor and doesnt get
stuck anywhere between the hair. So, yes, Corgis
is a dog breed that sheds a lot. Corgis have a
thick coat of hair, which it regularly sheds and
then develops new hair to maintain its
well-being. You might observe that the shedding
has increased during shedding seasons (Spring and
Autumn). As explained above, it is a natural
process, and it is normal for Corgis to shed more
during that time. So now, if you are a person
who wants a fur-free home, all this might not
sound the best. But you should know, there are
always ways to reduce the amount of dog hair or
fur you see around you.
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How To Deal With Corgis Shedding?
Many of you might not consider Corgis the perfect
breed for your pet because of the hair or fur
fall. But hear us out before you start concluding
things. As mentioned before, it is practically
impossible for you to find a dog breed that
doesnt shed hair at all. So, what can be done to
reduce the amount of hair and fur you see here
and there on different objects in your home? Read
on to know more! What happens with dogs is that
the dead hair on their body causes irritation.
So, to get rid of them, they usually tend to
shake their body and get them off their fur coat.
The trick is to brush away these dead hair before
the Corgis do it themselves all over the house.
Regular brushing for the fur coat of Corgis is
very important for pet owners. Failing which, you
might observe bad odor from the dog and even skin
infections on the pets body. However, a Corgis
owner must be very particular about their pets
brushing schedule. If a proper brushing schedule
is followed, you will not face many issues with
the hair and fur all over your house.
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Bathing Before Brushing
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This is a tip especially for the shedding
season. However, you may choose to follow this
regularly also. You should always opt to take
your dog for a bath before you brush them. You
might be wondering, why so? Basically, bathing
your dog helps loosen the dead hair attached to
its body. This makes the process of brushing easy
for you since the dead hair easily gets detached
without much effort. So, giving a bath to your
dog before you start brushing its fur might prove
to be a very good and effective grooming step.
More importantly, when you brush your dogs
body, you will be able to closely observe its
skin regularly and keep a check on any infections
or ticks that might develop in the furor on the
hair. If you follow any bumps or bruises on the
dogs body, you should always consider paying a
visit to a veterinary doctor for consideration
and treatment. Now you would have a question in
mind How often do I give my dog a bath? Usually,
during the shedding season, giving a bath once a
week should work perfectly well for Corgis. One
should always take care of the shampoo they are
using to clean the dog it should not affect the
dogs skin. Investing in high-quality products,
in this case, would be a wise investment.
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Corgis Diet And Shedding
As we had quoted above, diet also plays a
considerable role in the shedding process of
dogs. So, another way in which you can control
the shedding of fur is by taking proper care of
the diet that the dog consumes. A good and
healthy diet rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids is
considered the best nutrition to manage hair
shedding. Omega 3 are the essential oils derived
from marine creatures (basically fish). These
support the healthy growth of fur and coat on the
body of the dogs.
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There are various OMega 3 supplements available
for pets. You can add these supplements to the
pet food that you normally feed to the pet. There
are also many high-quality pet foods that have
high omega fat content. You can opt to go for
these pet food options also. And it is very
obvious to consult a veterinary doctor before you
add any supplement to the dogs food or change
its dog food. The portions of supplements or dog
food that need to be fed to the dog should be
strictly recommended by a certified doctor only.
Too many Omega Fat supplements can also cause
harm to the dog.
What If My Pet Starts Shedding Too Much?
People usually ask how to deal with the shedding
when it becomes too excessive. This is when the
shedding stops seeming normal to you anymore.
If you notice that your corgis are shedding way
too much compared to normal, you should quickly
check the dogs skin. If there are any signs of
infections or any other issues with the hair, you
should reach out to the veterinary doctor as soon
as you can to get proper consultation. Excessive
shedding can be an indication of some health
issue, so you should be a little careful and
serious about this.
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• Why can these issues arise?
• Youre using a shampoo that doesnt suit the dog
• Not brushing the fur enough
• The brush is not of the correct quality
• Hormone imbalance in the dog
• The dog is being kept in a stressful environment
• The dog is not being fed a good and balanced diet
• Parasitical or skin disease
• To reiterate, if you see that the shedding has
  become way too excessive, you should definitely
  consider taking your pet to a vet.