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lizzyduhh Puppy
Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts
| Subject: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:56 pm | |
| is it just shedding the under coat? |
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cmanding Nutrition Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-10-12 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:03 pm | |
| Yep! _________________ |
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lizzyduhh Puppy
Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:08 pm | |
| 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. |
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jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:15 pm | |
| " 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 _________________ |
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lizzyduhh Puppy
Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:23 pm | |
| sounds like a blast lol |
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Demon&Dakota Senior
Join date : 2011-08-04 Location : Aurora, CO
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:32 pm | |
| Welcome to husky ownership! lol Take out stock in lint rollers or masking tape if you don't like the fur everywhere... |
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blueeyedghost Maverick
Join date : 2011-07-01 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:36 pm | |
| Get used to Husky hair becoming a condiment too _________________ Shadow's Blog Canine Hydrocephalus Support on Facebook "Being the parent of a special-needs pet means living your life constantly poised on the edge of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you become a fierce defender of the ways in which your little one is perfectly ordinary — all the things he or she can do that are just like what everybody else does. And yet, you never lose sight of how absolutely extraordinary that very ordinariness is, how difficult, remarkable and rewarding that fight to be 'just like everybody else' has been." Â -Gwen Cooper, "Homer's Odyssey" Shadow - 03/01/2013 - 10/02/2014 |
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Demon&Dakota Senior
Join date : 2011-08-04 Location : Aurora, CO
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:42 pm | |
| - 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 |
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blueeyedghost Maverick
Join date : 2011-07-01 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:56 pm | |
| - 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 _________________ Shadow's Blog Canine Hydrocephalus Support on Facebook "Being the parent of a special-needs pet means living your life constantly poised on the edge of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you become a fierce defender of the ways in which your little one is perfectly ordinary — all the things he or she can do that are just like what everybody else does. And yet, you never lose sight of how absolutely extraordinary that very ordinariness is, how difficult, remarkable and rewarding that fight to be 'just like everybody else' has been." Â -Gwen Cooper, "Homer's Odyssey" Shadow - 03/01/2013 - 10/02/2014 |
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Tika The Long-Winded Canadian
Join date : 2011-08-11 Location : Montreal, QC
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:01 pm | |
| 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 ~Chris~ _________________ Is this about the cake problem? What's the matter with you mathematicians, cake is never a problem. - Professor Lazlo
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lizzyduhh Puppy
Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:05 pm | |
| 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. |
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lizzyduhh Puppy
Join date : 2012-04-10 Location : Massachusetts
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:06 pm | |
| my co-workers also love picking fur off me when they come talk to me. |
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cmanding Nutrition Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-10-12 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:47 pm | |
| - 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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Here4thePics Comedic Relief
Join date : 2009-07-15
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:32 pm | |
| - 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. |
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MelissaI Senior
Join date : 2010-10-01 Location : Miami,FL
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26nikita Senior
Join date : 2010-09-11
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:56 pm | |
| - 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! |
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pandactivity Teenager
Join date : 2012-06-14 Location : Running springs, California
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:48 am | |
| 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 |
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Freya's Mummy Adult
Join date : 2012-05-31 Location : Western Australia
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:32 am | |
| 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.
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SaraB Rescue Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-09-09 Location : Deltona, FL
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:52 am | |
| - 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. _________________ -Sara |
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Freya's Mummy Adult
Join date : 2012-05-31 Location : Western Australia
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:39 am | |
| 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. I was looking into the undercoat rakes. I've never heard of a greyhound come but am going to google it right now |
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Lordbroll Senior
Join date : 2010-09-22 Location : Moore, OK
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:48 am | |
| $13.95 on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Large-Yellow-deShedding-4-Inch/dp/B000FSN0A4
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artoaky Teenager
Join date : 2012-02-15 Location : Long Island, NY
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:13 am | |
| 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 |
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Happilystrange Newborn
Join date : 2012-06-24 Location : Louisville KY
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:59 pm | |
| 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. |
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mbarnard0429 Senior
Join date : 2011-08-07 Location : Michigan
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:02 pm | |
| 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. |
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Gunnersmatejmac Teenager
Join date : 2012-07-07 Location : Livonia, Mi
| Subject: Re: what exactly does it mean to "blow a coat"? Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:06 am | |
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