# Is the Labrador Retriever Low-Shedding?
**No.** Heavy — dense double coat sheds year-round with heavier seasonal periods. Whether the Labrador Retriever qualifies as ‘low-shedding’ depends on what you’re comparing it to and how much grooming time you can commit.
## Where the Labrador Retriever Falls on the Shedding Scale
Heavy — dense double coat sheds year-round with heavier seasonal periods. On a scale from 1 (Poodle) to 10 (Siberian Husky), the Labrador Retriever is roughly a 7-8.
## Reducing Shedding in a Labrador Retriever
Even if the Labrador Retriever isn’t classified as low-shedding, you can dramatically reduce loose fur with: daily brushing during shed seasons, a de-shedding tool (like the Furminator), monthly baths with a de-shedding shampoo, an omega-3 supplement for coat health, and vacuuming with a pet-specific machine.
## Truly Low-Shedding Alternatives
If shedding is a deal-breaker, look at: Poodle (Standard, Miniature, Toy), Bichon Frise, Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Schnauzer, Portuguese Water Dog, or Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. These breeds genuinely shed minimal hair.