jeancframe Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I have an 11 yr. old female with a furry coat, she's a red fawn and everyone has always remarked about how soft her coat is, but she has never had the shiny sleek coat that most non-fawns do. Anyway, she has been shedding an enormous amount of hair, piles of it, and even when I stop grooming her I could really keep going because it doesn't seem to stop coming out. Maybe this is normal for her but it doesn't seem to me to be normal for a greyhound. My vet thought she just might be shedding her summer coat. Has anyone had this problem before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Summer coat. I had one greyhound who threw off hair every time she sneezed. The hair just wafted through the air. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) That sounds just like my Lila. She's 12, red fawn, super soft plush fur and the annual Big Shed. Clouds of it come off her and tufts that I can pluck out. Thankfully it's just once a year then she's back to her wonderful soft non-shedding fur. Until next year. Adding a photo - This was just a casual brushing of one side of her during the Big Shed. Edited November 7, 2018 by Jerilyn Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeancframe Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 OH, that is so like Kiley, in fact it could be her in the photo. Maybe it's a red fawn 'thing'. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Our fawn Ruby looks exactly like that photo too. We brush her and still have to vacuum daily. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Same thing happening here with my Mazy, a fawn. I could brush for an hour and still get more hair off of her. This happens a few times a year. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 The light colored greys shed horribly twice a year. It was awful during the summer with the heat and humidity, especially in June and July. My Vet said everyone was complaining. I expect he will start up again within the next few weeks. I can brush every day and get a "small dog". Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Blowing coat. Generally twice a year. Best thing that worked here was a blue hacksaw blade. More like a ribbon than shedding comb. I have one I'll send you if you'll PM me your address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Sweep is a dark fawn with very soft fur and she sheds terribly year-round. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 yes, blowing coat, 2, 3,4xs a year! that's what i always had with my fawn girl who had MEGA COAT!!!! greyhounds in illustrations do not shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeancframe Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 This has been so interesting to read, especially since they're all fawns. This has really put my mind at rest knowing there isn't some underlying medical issue. Thank you to all of you. Jean & Kiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomdoggie Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 My late black greyhound had minimal shedding. Or present red brindle has crazy shedding for a couple months during the spring and now, into the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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