Very little - what you've heard is true! Most cats have long guard hairs (the ones you pet) and very short and fine body hairs. The body hairs are the ones that float in the air and get in your nose. Birman grooming habits are such that they tend to pick a favorite place (or three) to groom themselves, and when they are done you will find a little twisted clump of hair on the floor.

Yes, they shed twice a year. They blow their coat each time and require plenty of brushing during this period. Of course when you are looking at a 10 to 20 pound dog, there isn't nearly as much hair as regular sized husky. I have allergies and these dogs don't aggravate them, so some people who are allergic to dogs may be able to tolerate these, probably because they are such clean dogs. 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...

All dogs shed, but the BMC is a short-coated dog and so the shedding isn't as noticeable as a long coated dog. Most BMCs blow out their coats twice a year, in the late fall and in spring and are not a constant shedder. added benefit of the short coat is that mud and dirt cleans out very easily and quickly. The short coat of the Black Mouth Cur does not allow ticks and fleas much cover to hide and hunters or stockmen can quickly find them. See similar questions...

Yes. The GSD is a "double-coated" dog with an undercoat and guard hairs. The guard hairs will be shed all year. The undercoat is "blown" twice a year. The shedding is pretty much constant, but a regular weekly brushing keeps things under control. See similar questions...

It seems to vary a lot from dog to dog. Some will shed an appreciable amount, others hardly at all. ?Appreciable" means that when you use a curry comb, you can get loose hair off the dog. There is some thought (and anecdotal evidence) that lighter colored Greyhounds shed more than dark ones do! However, bear in mind that even a so-called "heavily shedding" Greyhound would shed a lot less than say, a Dalmatian or a German Shepherd Dog. See similar questions...

Aussie's are average shedders and only need to be maintained by brushing. No special maintenance is required. See similar questions...

Due to the golden's long feathered coat they do shed a lot more than most breeds do, this can be controlled to an extent by regular grooming but the dog will always shed constantly. See similar questions...

Yvonne says: Not if they are kept groomed. Westies' old, dead hairs don't fall out. What will happen is that an unbrushed Westie will get bigger and bigger looking until eventually he looks like a walking bundle of hair. If he gets anywhere close to this look, the hair will rub off against objects the dog touches - walls, fences, furniture and human legs, just to name a few. See similar questions...

Yes. Your Birman will be lonely while you are away. He will prefer the company of at least one other pet, so we urge people to consider getting two kittens together. We do understand, though, if your situation prohibits you from having a second pet. A Birman kitten can also establish a friendship with a cat, a dog, or even a rabbit already in residence with you. Although the predatory instinct persists, your Birman will even enjoy the company of a caged bird. 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...