We believe that the ShednPooper was first introduced into the United States around 1890 as a variety of the European PoopnSheder (or “Hütteundscheist” as it is known in Germany, “L”hangar et chie” in France and “Versare e la merda” in Italy).
The dog was originally bred as a cheap but prodigious producer of crop fertilizer and fur. But with the modernization of the textile and chemical industries in the early 1900’s the ShednPooper quickly fell out of favor and the available pool of breeding stock became dangerously low. Only with the foresight of a few concerned owner/breeders instituting clandestine “midnight” crossbreeding programs with various so-called “pure-bred” dogs was the ShednPooper able to survive and thrive.
Much maligned by powerful special interests, the history of the breed was actually struck out of many texts and has been rumored to be the actual reason for the book burning of Arianism (after the Council of Nicaea in 325A.D.)
Today, the breed is available in a multitude of varieties; the Grosser ShednPooper, the Curly Haired ShednPooper, the Longhaired, the Golden and the Pygmy ShednPooper among others. To the new ShednPooper aficionado, if may be of interest to note that the Pygmy ShednPooper can out produce even the largest of breeds such as the Mastiff and St. Bernard!
Although no longer raised for its fur or poop, the breed continues its proud tradition of excess.
The ShednPoopers' talents are still celebrated in local, regional and national competitions (see rules and calendar of events).
As the owner of champion “Hogan — Wow! I can’t believe he really did that!”, I hope you’ll find this website informative and entertaining, and seriously consider bringing a little ShednPooper into your life. Enjoy!