what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"?

Puppy Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts

is it just shedding the under coat?

Yep!

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Puppy Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts

ok. all i could think of when i read that terminology was Colby standing there and then POOF! all the white under-hair blowing off of her all at once. pale

Husky Stalker Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO

" what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"?"

it means you are owned by a husky and your life will never be hair free again! a coat blow will happen about twice a yr and last for 6 months a time Smile

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Puppy Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts

sounds like a blast what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? 85993

lol

Senior Join date : 2011-08-04 Location : Aurora, CO

Welcome to husky ownership! lol

Take out stock in lint rollers or masking tape if you don't like the fur everywhere... tongue

Maverick Join date : 2011-07-01 Location : Denver, CO

Get used to Husky hair becoming a condiment too Razz

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blueeyedghost wrote:: Get used to Husky hair becoming a condiment too

Yup! I had some of that dip I brought to Jenn's party the other night....guess what? DOG HAIR! lol

Maverick Join date : 2011-07-01 Location : Denver, CO

Demon&Dakota wrote:

blueeyedghost wrote:: Get used to Husky hair becoming a condiment too

Yup! I had some of that dip I brought to Jenn's party the other night....guess what? DOG HAIR! lol

It just added flavor and protein. I'm pretty sure there was dog hair in my salsa too, but oh well Razz

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I had the longest one in my morning V8 the other day......

Kelly was staring at me as I tried , unsuccessfully, to spit it into the sink.

Enjoy the fur.... because there's no stopping it Smile

~Chris~

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Puppy Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts

i'm pretty used to the thick layer of hair covering.... everything.... i just hadnt heard shedding called that till the other day and i didnt know it happend more than just during the summer... Colby's hair barely fell out when it was still cold out.

Puppy Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts

my co-workers also love picking fur off me when they come talk to me.

lizzyduhh wrote:: i'm pretty used to the thick layer of hair covering.... everything.... i just hadnt heard shedding called that till the other day and i didnt know it happend more than just during the summer... Colby's hair barely fell out when it was still cold out.

They blow their winter coat in the Spring to grow in their summer coat, and they blow their summer coat in the Fall to grow in their winter coat. You may not have noticed 2 distinct coat blow for your pup because some will have a contant shed from Spring through Summer. Some huskies will have about a month and then stop, and some will take months which will then run into each other making it seem like they shed all through Spring, Summer and Fall.

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Demon&Dakota wrote:

blueeyedghost wrote:: Get used to Husky hair becoming a condiment too

Yup! I had some of that dip I brought to Jenn's party the other night....guess what? DOG HAIR! lol

You know your a dog owner when............... you find a hair in your food but don't panic unless its a human one.

Senior Join date : 2010-10-01 Location : Miami,FL

Here4thePics wrote:

Demon&Dakota wrote:

blueeyedghost wrote:: Get used to Husky hair becoming a condiment too

Yup! I had some of that dip I brought to Jenn's party the other night....guess what? DOG HAIR! lol

You know your a dog owner when............... you find a hair in your food but don't panic unless its a human one.

Yep, yep

Senior Join date : 2010-09-11

lizzyduhh wrote:: ok. all i could think of when i read that terminology was Colby standing there and then POOF! all the white under-hair blowing off of her all at once.

If only it was that easy... I will say, my three shed less than Dakota did all by himself! He was 90% fur and 10% dog!

We find Trillion hair everywhere!
In our food in our drinks, sometimes I wake up and there is Trillion hair in my mouth!!!

O_O WE CAN NOT ESCAPE.
we're going to try our the furmanator though, since it seems to be magical and get 'all' of the loose hair off most dogs

Adult Join date : 2012-05-31 Location : Western Australia

I'm going to try the ferminator aswell, it does seem to hold some mystical power among husky owners so I'm going to jump on the band wagon - Not that we need it just yet, but best to be prepared.

Freya's Mummy wrote:: I'm going to try the ferminator aswell, it does seem to hold some mystical power among husky owners so I'm going to jump on the band wagon - Not that we need it just yet, but best to be prepared.

Doesn't hold anything over me! lol. I hate the furminator. A greyhound comb works just as well without damaging their guard hairs. That and an undercomb rake and pin brush.

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Adult Join date : 2012-05-31 Location : Western Australia

I have heard some negative reviews from it, but also alot of positive, but I'm going to give it a go. I'm not going to buy the legitimate ferminator (I refuse to spend $100+ on a dog brush) so it wont be too much out of pocket expence. I'll give it a go, if I dont like it it wont be a major loss.

Thanks I do appreciate everyone's views. Smile

I was looking into the undercoat rakes. I've never heard of a greyhound come but am going to google it right now Smile

Senior Join date : 2010-09-22 Location : Moore, OK

$13.95 on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Large-Yellow-deShedding-4-Inch/dp/B000FSN0A4

Teenager Join date : 2012-02-15 Location : Long Island, NY

I have this model with the push-button to remove the hair. I made the mistake and paid 55 dollars at petsmart. Amazon for the win! Luna gets combed with this twice a week outside and the whole front yard is covered with hair. I let the wind take it away!

http://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Long-Hair-deShedding-Large/dp/B0040QQ07C/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1340201532&sr=1-2&keywords=furminator+for+dogs

Newborn Join date : 2012-06-24 Location : Louisville KY

I have a furminator brush and the thing works wonders. I do notice that it pulls out guard hairs as well, but it's very minimal and a small price to pay for how much it pulls from the undercoat. Got the big yellow one with the push button for $15 bucks on amazon or something. I stay away from pet stores at every opportunity.

Senior Join date : 2011-08-07 Location : Michigan

Eh, we just use an undercoat rake and a slicker brush. If Delilah is being especially difficult that day we use the Zoom Groom. No furminator here, don't wanna rip the coat.

Teenager Join date : 2012-07-07 Location : Livonia, Mi

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