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  • V

    Over the last week or so, Malu (who just turned 1yr old), is shedding like crazy. The weather started to get cold here in northern VT, maybe that has something to do with it? I just used a lint roller to clean my couch, and after him sitting down for less than a min it looks like this.

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  • krunzerK

    Maybe Malu is just shedding his puppy coat. It will blow out then his adult coat will grow in.

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