Some people say that Shetland is a smaller version of ScotlandSheepdog, and that Sheltie is Su Shepherd The dog is one size smaller, but the stature and appearance are very similar. Shetland is bright and intelligent, and she is also covered in long, thick hair. Of course, Sheltie sheds her hair on a regular basis every year. However, as an owner, do you know when the Shetland will shed? How should you take care of the Shetland Sheepdog during the shedding process?

Shetland Sheepdog

In Shetland from puppy to adult During the growth process, there will be a phenomenon of molting, which is the lanugo. Sheltie generally starts to lose its hair when it is 3 months old. At the age of 6 and 7 months, the lanugo is completely lost, and the whole changes at the age of 12 months. The process of old and new is basically over, and at the age of 24 months, the number and thickness of skin hair have reached their peak.

In addition to lanugo shedding, there is also seasonal shedding in spring and autumn. Generally, seasonal shedding lasts about 25 days, and growth shedding lasts 2 to 4 months. It depends on how long it takes to recover from skin diseases. With proper care, a healthy dog can recover completely in 2 weeks and be as thick as ever.

The Shetland dog does not need any special nutrition during the molting period in spring and autumn, just a normal diet. It's just that the number of times the dog is groomed is more than usual, so that the hair that has fallen off the skin can be smoothly groomed. If not cleaned in time, the shed hair can stick to other hairs and form knots or clumps. In addition, diligent grooming will also promote blood circulation, making the newly grown coat healthier and shiny. Take your dog to the sun every day, as UV rays can promote hair growth.

During the moulting period, the first step is to strengthen the daily dog care. For example, you should brush Shetland at least twice a day to remove the dust and dirt on the hair in time, and remove the hair that has fallen off but still adheres to the dog. If you can, massage Sheltie's body properly, which can promote blood circulation in the dog's body and make the quality of new hair more shiny and tough.

The growth of dog hair requires sufficient protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for maintenance. Therefore, diet is also very important in the process of moulting the Shetland Sheepdog. It is very important to prepare some high-protein foods. Pay attention to those foods that are highly irritating and contain more salt during the moulting period, and do not give dogs to eat (of course, do not give them to dogs in peacetime).