Australian Shepherd Shedding & Grooming Guide

Australian Shepherds have a thick double coat, and it sheds all year with two heavy blowouts. These guides cover what is normal, what helps, and what to leave alone.

Start here

• Do Australian Shepherds Shed?: how much, when, and the routine that helps
• Australian Shepherd Grooming: the complete routine for a double coat
• How to Reduce Shedding: what works and what does not

Coat blows and seasons

• Australian Shepherd Blowing Coat: what it is and how to get through it
• Australian Shepherd Shedding Season: when to expect the heavy weeks

Baths, haircuts and shaving

• How Often to Bathe an Australian Shepherd: a safe schedule
• Australian Shepherd Haircut: what is safe to trim
• Should You Shave an Australian Shepherd?: why most vets and groomers say no

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