Samualjcat: I have a husky/shep (x) too! (Cody) From Spring until early winter it is just endless; undercoat, topcoat, all day long. Do you get those big clumps of undercoat popping up?? Looks like she has the mumps. I just pick those out; some are 1" across! I call them her Q-tips! I groom her and Star every day, vacuum constantly, but after a point you do just have to "Let Go, Let God"!! It could make you crazy if you let it. If it upsets people to see a little fur flying around my house, too bad! Real animal lovers seem to understand and don't mind at all. I have given up on wearing anything black, though. (Unless I dress in the hallway and run out the door!) By the way Carrie, I have started collecting Cody's fur and am spinning it as we speak! Will weave it later and maybe have it made into a Doggy coat for a little guy. I have started using a powder supplement called "Improve" and it has made a tremendous improvement in their coats. (Shine, softness, etc) Have to see if it helps the shedding!