If you are new to the Cane Corso breed, one of your main questions may be how much they shed. Find out about Cane Corso shedding, tips, when they shed the most, and the secret to help control shedding and provide great skin and coat health.
Cane Corso is a large breed of dog and on average they are low to moderate on how much they shed. But you may have more questions about the shedding and ways to help you cope.
Does a Cane Corso Shed a Lot?
A common question among new dog owners is whether a Cane Corso sheds a lot. The answer is yes, at certain times of the year.
In general, Cane Corsos do not shed too much, which means they are pretty low-grooming maintenance pets. The coat of Cane Corsos is short and thick and does not adhere to clothing the way that other breeds do.
They also shed a bit each day. Generally, the amount of shed hair varies between dogs. Therefore, you can expect your dog to shed a small amount every day or weekly.
Read on to find out some secrets to help keep shedding manageable and how to keep your Corsos coat looking beautiful.
How Often Does a Cane Corso Shed?
Cane Corsos usually shed twice a year during the change of seasons. As pups, Cane Corsos shed less than their adult counterparts, but they still shed some puppy hair.
When Does a Cane Corso Shed the Most?
The Cane Corso tends to shed the most during change of the cold to warm seasons. This would be the late spring and early summertime time period. And this includes their undercoat. The hair that comes off each day is typically half an ounce to an ounce, and over the course of a year, this can add up to a lot of hair.
Tips for Cane Corso Shedding
You can minimize the amount of fur your Corso sheds by implementing a few simple tips.
First, make sure your Corso eats a healthy diet. If feeding kibble, be sure to feed him/her a good brand of large breed food. Many owners add an egg to a meal once or twice a week.
Brushing often will help with the mess of floating hair all over the floor. If you’re in need of some help picking up all that hair on the floor, I highly recommend a robotic vacuum. It is invaluable!
I have an older model one, and it still works great. Turn it on and it does the work for you. If you’ve thought about looking into one, here’s a link to some great ones to choose from.
Cane Corso Shedding Secrets
Adding oil to their food will help greatly. You can add coconut oil or salmon oil. Make sure the salmon oil is wild-caught and contains only one ingredient…salmon oil. If using coconut oil, there is oil for consuming and topical oil.
Fish oil is great for your Cane Corso coat and skin…how does it help? It can help relieve seasonal allergies, skin problems, restore skin and coat health, reduce joint pain, strengthen the immune system, and support heart health. If you’d like to check out some fish oils, here is a link.
Sardines can also be a good choice. Be sure the sardines are wild-caught, in water, and with no salt.
A diet rich in omega fatty acids can help with shedding and keep your big buddy’s coat soft and shiny. You may also want to limit your dog’s bathing sessions to bimonthly.
Lastly, try using shampoo containing royal jelly and Vitamin E.
With these tips, you should have a happy, healthy Cane Corso for years to come.
