Posted by Tiger on May 18, 1998 at 21:13:51:
In Reply to: Hair posted by Aaron Coleman on January 22, 1998 at 09:17:19:
> Hello, to all Peke lovers. I must admit that I
> don't havea full blooded Peke. I recently bought
> my mother a Peke-a-poo (?), since I was going
> off to college, and I am an only child. She needed
> a companion. I hope i don't get any flak for asking
> Peke lovers about a dog other than a Peke. Anyway,
> my question is about shedding. Buffy (dog's name) is
> about 8 or 9 months old, and he is shedding like
> crazy. I have been told it's something about "baby
> hair", or something like that. If it is, fine. If
> it isnt, will it continue, or what can we do to slow
> it, or something? My mother has to vacuum at least
> once a day just to keep the house looking normal. Any
> help will be extremely appreciated. Thanks a lot.
I have a peke-a-poo who is 9 years old. Actually I had the same problem when she was younger until she was about 6 - 12 months old. If you brush the dog frequently that will help some. My dog now hardly ever sheds so hopefully that will relieve you somewhat :).