Just like bbqing and pumpkin spiced lattes, dog shedding can be affected seasonally.  Some dogs typically lose their winter coats in the spring, when it is replaced by a shorter, lighter one for summer. In the fall, this cycle is reversed, as the summer coat is shed to make room for heavy protective fur for winter.

Not all dogs experience fall shedding, but it’s common among dogs with double coats, or dogs that shed year round. Double-coat breeds include:

• Collies
• Huskies
• Shelties
• Chows
• Akitas

Dogs that can shed year-round include:

• Shepherds
• Retrievers
• Bernese Mountain Dogs
• Beagles
• Labradors

Of course, another shedding season means more grooming and vacuuming, but all shedding can be managed with proper and regular grooming. Brushing your dog several times a week—you might want to take it outside!—can manage the shedding and keep your dog’s fur from getting matted.