A8. Absolutely! Goldens shed a little all year round and twice a year they lose most of their coat. Anyone intent on a "hair free" home, should reconsider getting a Golden. Their coat requires brushing of at least once a week. Their hair can be long and can become matted if it isn't properly cared for. A thorough grooming to trim the hair on the paws, tail, and around the ears needs to be done on a monthly basis.

Dogs shed to replace their thick winter fur with thin summer coat, and reverse. Dogs that live in a constant climate shed more than they normally would. See similar questions...

Yes! They shed seasonally, losing almost their entire undercoat in the spring, and again in the fall. (This is called "blowing coat" and it can be a fun hobby to pull tufts of hair off your Chinook.) They also shed moderately on a continual basis. A good vacuum cleaner (we have an Oreck) and regular brushing will help some. There is a new product available called Furminator that can help reduce the amount of shedding. Check eBay or your local pet supply. See similar questions...

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...

Many, not all, Klee Kai are aggressive toward other dogs unless they are well socialized as puppies. These dogs will tend to pick up the characteristics of an older dog if raised around one. See similar questions...

Retirement, retrenchment, can be a frightening period in life particularly for men who have worked hard all their life. Work has consumed much of their time over their working life and they have had little time to develop new interests and hobbies, still others do not have the financial resources to build and equip their own shed. See similar questions...