Yes, beagles shed. Don't be fooled by the short coat, however, the shedding is sometimes not as noticeable because the hairs they shed are so much shorter. The Beagle's coat is actually classified as a medium length, as opposed to a breed like a Doberman, which is a short coated breed. Also, the coat is a double-coat, meaning that they have a coarser outer coat and a soft undercoat. They will generally shed more in the spring, as their coats tend to thicken over the winter.

Yes, beagles shed quite a bit. People with allergies often react to the dander and fur from beagles, though with weekly grooming and proper bathing, many allergy suffers do quite well with a beagle in the home. But if you or a family member suffer from allergies, it is worth looking into other Dog Breeds Commonly Recommended for Allergy Sufferers. See similar questions...

Not especially, although ears and feet will require special attention. Beagles have a smooth lying, hard, medium length coat with a finer undercoat. Females will "blow" their coat after each season, and males will "blow" once a year, generally when the weather grows warmer in the spring. A good brushing once or twice a week is usually sufficient to keep your beagle's coat clean and healthy. See similar questions...

Irish Setters do shed, but you will not see fluffy tumbleweeds rolling across the kitchen floor (as compared to a breed like a Golden Retriever). Irish Setter hair is similar in texture to human hair and requires brushing at least two to three times a week to remain tangle free. Setters groomed in the "show" style have the tops of the ear, under ear, and necks clipped with an electric clipper. Fine blending of clipper lines is done with a thinning shears. See similar questions...

Over all, the Cairn requires less grooming than most other breeds. Routine grooming should include regular brushing, toenail clipping or filing, teeth brushing, and occasional baths. In addition, hand stripping should be done periodically to remove dead hair and permit new hair growth. The Cairn Terrier Club of America has a wonderful grooming booklet available for several dollars. See similar questions...

Manchester Terriers are a relatively low maintenance dog. They should be brushed regularly (once a week) with a rubber curry or bristle brush. This regular brushing helps get rid of dead hair (and therefore cuts down on shedding problems), helps keep the dog clean, and keeps the coat glossy and shiny. In addition, their toenails must be clipped regularly. See similar questions...

The Cardigan only requires minimal grooming. The correct double coat repels dirt through routine brushing with a shedding blade, slicker brush or with a fine pin brush. Check the ears to keep them clean also, and trim the nails. Show dogs can have their feet trimmed to tidy the feet. That's all! See similar questions...

The goat-like coat of the PBGV doesn't shed much. A good brushing with a wire slicker once or twice a week should be sufficient. Some, however, have heavier undercoats than others, and tend to mat more. Also, in a bearded dog, things can tend to "collect," so extra care needs to be taken there. Unless you're showing, brushing should take care of this overall wash and wear dog. However, since they do enjoy getting into things, being dirty can be a constant, so be prepared to wash! See similar questions...

The Beagle himself will generally tell you no; left on his own, the adult "house pet" beagle is actually often a fairly lazy animal. The adolescent beagle, however, is an exhuberant creature who will need adequate opportunities to exercise his growing body and mind. The prefered forms of exercise include leisurely walks with their family or a good run while out hunting. Many beagles are enthusiastic retrievers, if taught when young. See similar questions...

The Miniature Australian Shepherd wears a moderately thick double coat. The undercoat is shed twice yearly and shedding is moderate between these periods, although degree will vary with individual. Regular brushing once or twice a week will help to minimize shedding and keep the skin and coat healthy. The mini Aussie's coat is not long enough to require heavy daily attention. See similar questions...

This depends on several factors, including the amount of coat the collie carries, the coat texture, the time of year, and the environment the collie lives in. A collie that carries a lot of coat (such as a large male) might require an hour or so of brushing at least every two weeks. The correct collie coat with good texture is very brushable. It does not tangle and mat as readily as some silky coat types such as those of the cocker spaniel or afghan hound. See similar questions...

Due to their short coats, the Pharaoh Hound requires very little grooming. An occasional bath, regular toenail trims, ear and teeth cleaning is about all that is required. A good brushing will help keep the coat shiny and healthy. See similar questions...

Most Birmans are intrinsically 'low maintenance' cats - they are meticulous self-groomers. Our neutered male Caligula hasn't had a bath in over 5 years. He looks great and we almost never brush him. Of course, a Birman will enjoy a daily brushing (they consider brushing to be 'attention' more than grooming), and a bath once a month or so won't hurt. Although classified as a 'long haired' cat, the Birman coat tends to be medium in length, and its silky texture tends to resist matting. See similar questions...

No. Birmans are single coated cats and do not have an undercoat. Therefore, the coat is non-matting. A quick combing or brushing once or twice a week is all the attention that a Birman's coat needs. Many people groom their Birman daily as an enjoyable bonding time for both owner and kitty. Bathing is not required, especially if the kitty is brushed regularly. See similar questions...

Because of the Rottweiler's hard, short coat, grooming is fairly simple. Daily or twice weekly sessions are a good idea to remove dirt and dead hair from the coat to keep it looking healthy. All that is generally needed is a curry comb or metal dog comb and a brush. They do require more frequent grooming while they are going through their shedding periods, twice a year. An occasional bath using a gentle dog (not human) shampoo could be thrown in for good measure. See similar questions...

There are placement and set-back restrictions regardless of size, but most cities require a permit for sheds larger than 120 square feet, or any building with electrical. To make it simple and to give you the best possible service, we will include the cost of obtaining a permit in the price of all our sheds larger than 120 square feet. This saves you the headache and hassle of dealing with the city. See similar questions...