If you live with a Corgi, you already know: there isn't a "shedding season," there's just "the season." Fur on the couch, in the car, somehow in the fridge. Ours is a tricolor Corgi who shares the house with a black French Bulldog and a very large black cat, so lint rollers are a big part of our life.
Here's our practical plan for staying ahead of the fluff, plus the tools we stock at Pinermen for each step. Every dog and coat is different, so think of this as a starting point. If you have questions about your own pet's coat or skin, ask your vet or a professional groomer.
Why Corgis shed so much
Corgis have a double coat: a soft, dense undercoat under longer outer guard hairs. The undercoat is the fluff that ends up everywhere, and it tends to come out in bigger waves a couple of times a year, with steady shedding the rest of the time.
The goal isn't to stop shedding. That's normal for a double-coated dog. The goal is to catch the loose fur on a brush instead of on your sofa. (One important note: please don't shave a double-coated dog without talking to your vet or groomer first.)
Step 1: Brush little and often
A few short sessions a week usually beat one marathon. Start with a slicker brush to lift loose undercoat:
- Brush in the direction the coat grows, using gentle, short strokes.
- Work in sections: back, sides, chest, "pants" (the fluffy back legs) and tail.
- Go easy on sensitive spots like the belly, armpits and behind the ears.
- If you hit a tangle, hold the fur at the base and work it out slowly. Don't yank.
Our pick is the Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush. It has bent stainless steel pins with rounded tips, and a one-button release pushes the collected fur off the pins so you're not picking hair out by hand. It works on short, medium and long coats. With a Corgi, plan on hearing that click a lot.
Tip: keep sessions short and upbeat, and end on a good note with a treat or a little play.
Step 2: Comb for the fine stuff
After brushing, a comb catches what the slicker missed, especially on smaller, more delicate areas or on cats.
The Self-Cleaning Cat Comb has alternating long and short stainless steel teeth with rounded tips, plus the same one-button fur release. It's designed for cats and small dogs, and it's what we plan to use on the Big Cat.
Cats can be picky, so keep sessions short. If your cat says no, try again another day.
Step 3: Bath time (with a helper)
Baths can help loosen undercoat, but how often your dog needs one depends on their coat, skin and lifestyle. Ask your vet or groomer what's right for your pet, and use a shampoo made for pets.
Two tools make bath day smoother:
- Silicone Bath Brush with Shampoo Reservoir: fill the reservoir with diluted shampoo, then scrub. The soft silicone bristles help work the suds into the coat, and a strap on top keeps it in your hand when everything's wet.
- Suction Lick Mat for Bath & Grooming Time: spread a little pet-safe topping on the textured mat (nothing with xylitol), stick it to the tub wall with the suction cups, and your dog has something to focus on while you wash, rinse and towel off. It's great for brushing sessions and nail trims too. Supervise, and take the mat away if your pet starts chewing it.
Rinse well and dry thoroughly. Once the coat is dry, brush again, since a lot of loosened undercoat comes out after a bath.
Step 4: Clean up the fur that got away
Even with good brushing, some fur will escape. For couches, beds, clothes and car seats, the Reusable Pet Hair Remover Roller is our go-to. Swipe it back and forth, and the fur collects in a built-in bin. Press the top button to empty it. There are no sticky sheets to buy and no batteries. It works best with short strokes on woven fabrics like cotton, linen and wool, and it's meant for furniture and fabric, not for use on pets.
Tip: keep one by the couch and one in the car.
A simple weekly routine
Here's a starting schedule you can adjust:
- 2–4 times a week: 5–10 minutes with the slicker brush.
- Once a week: a comb pass over face, paws, "pants" and tail. Comb the cat if they allow it.
- As recommended by your vet or groomer: bath day, with the lick mat on the wall.
- Daily, as needed: a quick roll over the couch and car seats.
When to check with a vet
Shedding is normal, but if you notice anything unusual, like bald patches, redness, scabs, constant scratching, or a sudden change in how much your pet sheds, it's worth checking with your vet. We're pet people, not vets!
Build your grooming kit
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