My Goldens shed very little. I believe it is multi fold.

1. They are fed a very high super premium dog food. I use Innova. This contributes to less food allergies. Food allergies are a major cause of hot spots and poor skin and coat conditions.

2. They are brushed reguarly.

3. They are bathed frequently - at least every couple of weeks for Dusty (he has longer hair and more of it) and every 3 weeks for Dixie. Bathing helps to loosen dead fur from the hair folical and to promote new healthy growth. The bath is always done in luke warm (bordering on cold) water and a very mild dog shampoo so the skin isn't dried out. Immediately after the bath they are brushed and blow dryed. This is when the hair come out so be ready to vacumn after the grooming!

Of course there are the spring and fall shedding periods which are non stop but only last for about 3 weeks. It would be nice if they both decided to do the spring and fall shed at the same time! Other than these times the shedding is very minimal.