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   LOL...........boy were you scammed when they told you these were non   
   shedding.  I have a beagle/chesapeake mix who sheds curly hair all over my   
   place and twice a year it's chunky curly hair.  He actually gets tiny bald   
   spots on his body it's allergies it's just the way they shed.   
      
   The link that posted by pfoley describes my Bubba to a T.  Older, neutered   
   dogs seem to get a coat that is always shedding but never gets any thinner.   
      
      
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   >I have 2 Chesapeake Retrievers. This is a non shedding breed and my   
   > dogs are 7 years old. For 4 years they have been shedding excessively.   
   > One of them was treated for a bacterial skin infection: she lost her   
   > coat completely, but then it came back beautifully thick and shiny.   
   > They were tested for allergies and are allergic to everything outdoors.   
   > They are on a potato and rabbit diet for years now, but nothing seems   
   > to quiet down the excessive shedding. Everytime I brush them I can fill   
   > up a bag with fine fur. They have the curly coats of Chessies but not   
   > the thick coat you would expect.  The vet believes this is genetic   
   > problem, probably with the whole litter, but the breeder denies anyone   
   > else has reported this to her or asked for her suggestions. I wonder if   
   > anyone can suggest any supplements. I already add Omega 3-6 and Hemp   
   > Seed  Oil., I am thinking Safflower Oil might work, and maybe the raw   
   > egg. They are energetic and wonderful dogs, but for non shedding dogs,   
   > you would think they were Goldens.. Help.... Linda   
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