Dogs That Shed the Most: Top 10 Shedding Breeds

The Saint Bernard is a big, lovable breed, and with that size comes a mountain of fur. These 180-pound beauties shed their whole coat twice a year, in a moving process known as "blowing" their coat.

There are short-hair and long-hair Saint Bernard's, and both types shed a massive amount. Keep a vacuum handy and a patient heart.

This little lion dog has a double coat, meaning... you guessed it... the Chow Chow sheds a lot. Like the Saint Bernard, Chow Chows will blow their coat twice a year. And this is no small event.

According to The Nest, during the shedding season, a Chow Chow "will shed trash cans full of hair, and you may wonder if there is anything left of her in the end."

Who can resist the funny expressions and beautiful fleece of the Shiba Inu? Well, we're here to tell you that the fluff doesn't come for free. Shiba Inus, like Chow Chows, are so fluffy because they have a double coat of fur.

The first layer of fur on a Shiba Inu is a soft undercoat, and the second is a coarser overcoat. Both get shed when Shibas blow their coats twice a year... and this lasts for about three weeks!

Goldies are a bit different from the first few dogs on this list because they shed moderately throughout the year. They do go through twice-a-year periods of more substantial shedding, but it's not the trash-cans full of fur that Chow Chows will leave you.

One thing to watch out for if you have a golden retriever puppy is the 6-month mark. Around this time, the puppies will shed their super-fluffy adolescent coats to prepare for their adult coats.

If you've ever seen a dog that looked like a polar bear in the middle of the park, you might've just spotted a Great Pyrenees. These majestic dogs shed throughout the whole year, but with proper grooming, you should be okay.

Just keep in mind that the Great Pyrenees made the list of dog breeds that shed and is a whole lot of dog to care for full-time.

German Shepherds have a double coat, and their shedding style is known to some as "total fur domination." They go through seasonal shedding, just like many of the other dogs on this list.

Like a Golden Retriever, a German Shepherd puppy will go through a big shed at around 4-6 months of age.

Beagles have a double coat and shed quite a bit, but their short fur might not be as noticeable as some of the longer-haired dogs.

A beagle will usually shed more in the springtime as part of seasonal shedding, but the artificial light of indoor living might make those seasons less distinct.

Pugs are a roll of the dice. Some pugs, usually the black pugs, have only a single-layer coat. Others have the double-layer jacket, with double the shedding.

Pugs' have very tightly woven coats, meaning each shed can produce more hairs than other breeds. Pugs always shed rather than in specific seasons, so you'll need to keep the grooming and hair maintenance on a routine.

Here's a breed that goes through shedding seasons. Take note of when these might be, and prepare yourself for the avalanche!

You can help reduce dog shedding with a regular routine of brushing, bathing, and other practices, but in the end, an Akita is an Akita.

Both Alaskan and Siberian huskies are known to be big-time shedders. These dogs have thick coats that help them survive cold, harsh climates. Huskies may look big and muscular, but often this is just a cushiony layer of fur surrounding a relatively small frame.

Huskies have a thick coat, double layers, and heavy seasonal shedding, earning them a spot on this list of dog breeds that shed the most.