What is the fur on dogs legs that comes out in clumps?

[Va-Cat]

Originally Posted by dogmomof2

One of my dogs gets these on his tail stump...I think it's like picking cotton when it comes out in these soft, thick handfuls.

I do the same thing! They always turn around and look at me as if to say "What in the world are you doing?!"

[dogmomof2]

Originally Posted by Va-Cat

I do the same thing! They always turn around and look at me as if to say "What in the world are you doing?!"

LOL, and "Please continue!"

[Snarky Prof]

My dog has it around his back legs and rump. We call it LOAF (Loss of Ass Fur!!!!)

[dmwlakewylie]

Originally Posted by Snarky Prof

My dog has it around his back legs and rump. We call it LOAF (Loss of Ass Fur!!!!)

LOL - that is great!

[TabulaRasa]

The malamute I grew up with shed BALES of thick, cottony tufts of undercoat 1-2 times a year. It was seriously addictive, and could be pulled out by the fistful. She always loved it.

[ajguise]

My German Shepard has these clumps too, but when we try to comb them out or pluck them out she tries to get away and doesn't like it at all!!! Is there something wrong?

[Rowan123]

Originally Posted by ajguise

My German Shepard has these clumps too, but when we try to comb them out or pluck them out she tries to get away and doesn't like it at all!!! Is there something wrong?

Probably not. You may be accidentally pulling her hair. With a GSD it is essential that you brush them regularly to get the dead undercoat out. It's more comfortable for the dog and means less hair in the house.

This is the best thing I've found to use on my GSDs coats.

https://www.chewy.com/jw-pet-gripsof...g&gclsrc=aw.ds

[BobbyMcLemore]

My German Shepard mix recently has the same problem going on but it's only February Should I be concerned? This Weekend the temperatures did get into the 70's though.

[Parnassia]

Originally Posted by BobbyMcLemore

My German Shepard mix recently has the same problem going on but it's only February Should I be concerned? This Weekend the temperatures did get into the 70's though.

Sometimes an abrupt and major change in temperature triggers heavier shedding, especially in double coated dogs that blow their coats seasonally. Check your other thread about this.