Tori doesn't blow coat like Katie does. She just seems to shed all year round and the shedding gets a bit worse during the spring and summer. Katie blows twice a year. Once in the spring and then again in the fall. I never knew that some dogs did that and when she had her first blow I was so surprised...lol..it was so funny. I had read about it but didnt know exactly what they meant. Now I know!

Yes, the Dyson seems to be awesome. I've only had it for a few days and love it so far. I was really leary about buying one because comsumer reports doesn't rate it very well, but after hearing from you all hear and the folks at the akita forum I broke down and went with the Dyson. So far I am not regretting it!