16 Dogs That Shed So Much, They’ll Cover Your Room in Fur (With Photos)
Owning a dog means dealing with fur. Even dogs with short coats shed, and finding fur on your clothes is an unavoidable fact of dog ownership. However, if you want to avoid heavy shedding that requires daily attention, you can avoid these breeds of dogs that shed the most.
It’s hard to say which of these sixteen dog breeds is the worst shedder—they’re all breeds that shed a lot! To avoid arguing over which dog owners do the most vacuuming, coat brushing, and de-shedding, let’s meet the dog breeds that shed the most in alphabetical order.
1. Alaskan Malamute
Basic Info:
- Height: 23–25 inches
- Weight: 75–85 pounds
- Lifespan: 10–14 years
- Breed Type: Working group
- Fur Length: 1½–4 inches
- Coat Type: Wooly, double-coated
Alaskan Malamutes are hearty dogs from the Arctic whose thick double coats help them stay warm in freezing temperatures and snow. Malamutes have such thick fur, they often prefer to stay outside when it’s cold and you’ll have trouble coaxing this dog inside.
2. Bernese Mountain Dog
Basic Info:
- Height: 23–27.5 inches
- Weight: 70–115 pounds
- Lifespan: 7–10 years
- Breed Type: Working group
- Fur Length: 3–8 inches
- Coat Type: Straight/wavy, double-coated
Bernese Mountain Dogs were bred for life in the Swiss Alps where their long, thick fur helps them stay warm and safe. Don’t skip a day of brushing with a Berner—you’ll find yourself with enough loose fur to fill a couch!
3. Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Basic Info:
- Height: 10.5–12.5 inches
- Weight: 25–38 pounds
- Lifespan: 12–15 years
- Breed Type: Herding group
- Fur Length: Short/medium (under 3 inches)
- Coat Type: Smooth, double-coated
Cardigan Welsh Corgis have short to medium coats, but they still shed! It’s a myth that double-coated breeds always have long fur—dogs with shorter fur can also be double-coated, and will blow their coats seasonally.
4. Chow Chow
Basic Info:
- Height: 17–20 inches
- Weight: 45–70 pounds
- Lifespan: 8–12 years
- Breed Type: Non-sporting group
- Fur Length: 2–4 inches
- Coat Type: Rough or smooth, double-coated
Chow Chows are fluffy, but they don’t look like they’re hiding this much shed fur! If you own a Chow Chow, you’ll need a really good vacuum and lots of time in your schedule for brushing.
5. German Shepherd
Basic Info:
- Height: 22–26 inches
- Weight: 50–90 pounds
- Lifespan: 12–14 years
- Breed Type: Herding group
- Fur Length: Short or long
- Coat Type: Smooth, double-coated
Like other double-coated dogs, German Shepherds shed moderately year-round and blow their coats during seasonal changes where they drop all dead/loose undercoat to make room for new growth.
6. Golden Retriever
Basic Info:
- Height: 21.5–24 inches
- Weight: 55–75 pounds
- Lifespan: 10–12 years
- Breed Type: Sporting group
- Fur Length: 2–3+ inches
- Coat Type: Smooth, double-coated
One of the most popular breeds in the U.S., Golden Retrievers are known for their easy-going and social personalities. While this might be a low-maintenance breed in terms of social behaviors, they shed a lot and will have you cleaning up loose fur 24/7.
7. Great Pyrenees
Basic Info:
- Height: 25–32 inches
- Weight: 85–100+ pounds
- Lifespan: 10–12 years
- Breed Type: Working group
- Fur Length: 3+ inches
- Coat Type: Wooly, double coated
If you’ve ever been to a dog groomer while they’re working on a Great Pyrenees, you might have thought it was snowing inside! Great Pyrenees drop so much fur during heavy shedding seasons that it can take hours to brush or blow it all out.
8. Labrador Retriever
Basic Info:
- Height: 21.5–24.5 inches
- Weight: 55–80 pounds
- Lifespan: 11-13 years
- Breed Type: Sporting group
- Fur Length: Short, under 2 inches
- Coat Type: Smooth, double-coated
Remember, short fur doesn’t mean low shedding! Labs have short, silky smooth fur, but they shed almost as much as their Golden Retriever cousins.
9. Leonberger
Basic Info:
- Height: 25.5–31.5 inches
- Weight: 90–170 pounds
- Lifespan: 7 years
- Breed Type: Working group
- Fur Length: Long, 2–3+ inches
- Coat Type: Wooly, double-coated
Leonbergers shed year-round, but when they blow their coats, be ready to devote a full week to deshedding your pup!
10. Newfoundland
Basic Info:
- Height: 26–28 inches
- Weight: 100–150 pounds
- Lifespan: 9–10 years
- Breed Type: Working group
- Fur Length: Long, 3+ inches
- Coat Type: Flat, double-coated
Have you ever seen a dog with so much shedding fur that it just flakes off of them? Well, meet the Newfoundland, a breed that sheds year-round with periods of extra-heavy shedding.
11. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Basic Info:
- Height: 10–12 inches
- Weight: Up to 28–30 pounds
- Lifespan: 12–13 years
- Breed Type: Herding group
- Fur Length: Short to medium, less than 3 inches
- Coat Type: Double-coated
It’s a good idea to keep a lint roller nearby while snuggling with a Pembroke Welsh Corgi—when you’re done, you’ll be covered in fur!
12. Pomeranian
Basic Info:
- Height: 6–7 inches
- Weight: 3–7 pounds
- Lifespan: 12–16 years
- Breed Type: Toy group
- Fur Length: Long, 2–3+ inches
- Coat Type: Fluffy, double-coated
Tiny Pomeranians shed big! Year-round shedders who benefit from regular trims and grooming, Pomeranians shed about as much as Malamutes and Huskies.
13. Saint Bernard
Basic Info:
- Height: 26–30 inches
- Weight: 120–180 pounds
- Lifespan: 8–10 years
- Breed Type: Working group
- Fur Length: Short to medium, 2–3 inches
- Coat Type: Smooth or rough, double-coated
It’s a good thing Saint Bernards like to lounge because deshedding one of these dogs can take days of brushing! Don’t get a St. Bernard if you don’t like spending one-on-one time with your dog and a brush.
14. Samoyed
Basic Info:
- Height: 19–23.5 inches
- Weight: 35–65 pounds
- Lifespan: 12–14 years
- Breed Type: Working group
- Fur Length: Medium, 1–3 inches
- Coat Type: Straight, double-coated
If you’ve always dreamed of decorating your home with fluffy white clouds, a Samoyed might be the right dog for you!
15. Shiba Inu
Basic Info:
- Height: 13.5–16.5 inches
- Weight: 17–23 pounds
- Lifespan: 13–16 years
- Breed Type: Non-sporting group
- Fur Length: Short, 1–2 inches
- Coat Type: Smooth, double-coated
Where do Shiba Inus hide all of that fur? Don’t expect your Shiba to have low-maintenance fur just because it’s short, you’ll need to do lots of brushing to take care of the shed fur.
16. Siberian Husky
Basic Info:
- Height: 20–23.5 inches
- Weight: 35–60 pounds
- Lifespan: 12–14 years
- Breed Type: Working group
- Fur Length: Medium, 1–3 inches
- Coat Type: Wooly, double-coated
Sled dogs bred for work in icy-cold conditions, Siberian Huskies have double coats that shed year-round and will blow during seasonal changes as their undercoat renews.
If there’s one thing to take away from this list, it’s that thick double-coated breeds are the dogs that shed the most!
