Ours are blowing their coats, big time, too. Of course, the emphasis is on the BIG dogs blowing their hair in a BIG way!!!! And all four of them are doing it at the same time. The only advice I have ever gotten is to use a good tool and brush them daily (we have to do it outdoors). All of mine need a good bath too right now to help them get rid of more of it. I think I know what I'll be doing this weekend!

Wish I had advice for you, but I really don't! Just imagine this and maybe it will make you feel better: Your Ricky is "heavy" at 8 pounds. My smallest (Honey) weighs 73 pounds!!