[riri]

We had a half lab/half cocker for about ten years. She didn't shed. Well, nothing to cause a neat freak like myself any sort of anxiety.

After her passing, we got a black lab.

I can't believe the amount of hair that comes off this dog. I didn't know dogs did this. We've had her for about seven years now though so I have adjusted, sort of. (:

I am not sure I will ever own another dog again after this though. Not just because of the shedding but because I really like to travel and leave for long periods of time.

Anyhow, to the person who started this thread ---the crate. It works like a charm.

[Salamander]

If dogs lived outside they’d have normal shed periods.

Since they’re living inside with artificial light [i.e. artificial lengths of day and night] they’re pretty much gonna shed year ‘round unless you want to replicate the natural seasons by sitting in the dark at night so you reproduce ‘sunset/sunrise’ and the length of days appropriate to every season.

:)

[Daffynition]

Admittedly, you can leave a cat for longer periods of time than a dog.

Although not convenient, it’s possible to find hotels/motels who allow dogs.