‘Tis the season to have hair full of static, especially if you are an adorable Longhaired Dachshund.

As we get through these long, cold winter months, one of the many other joys of winter is all the static shocks.

This is because there’s more dryness in the air during the winter.

Erica Carlson, 150th Anniversary Professor of Physics and host of “The Quantum Age” at Purdue University, said static electricity is worse in the winter compared to the other seasons.

It is due to the lack of moisture in the air, which creates a prime field for static buildup, Carlson said from her office in Purdue’s Physics Building.

Carlson said that when the air has a higher moisture percentage, molecules move more easily, but when it is dry, they tend to build up in one place.

All that to say, this scientific effect has come for the dogs.

They may not be getting as many static shocks, but the hair is doing all kinds of crazy things, as we see in this new video from @mabeltheminiweenie.

In the video, we see brunette Mabel and her blond sister, Toby, playing on the couch with the hair on their ears sticking straight out due to static.

It isn’t bothering them at all, but we can’t stop laughing!

Why Do Dogs Get Static Hair?

So why do dogs get static hair? There’s an imbalance of electric charges that happens when electrons transfer from one surface to another, and then an electric charge can build up.

As we mentioned before, dry air is a big culprit, as low humidity in the winter (and the same with air-conditioning in the summer) makes it easier for static charges to accumulate.

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Plus, dogs with long and fluffy hair tend to experience more static charges, as we see here with these two Longhaired Dachshunds.

Also, rubbing against objects like rugs, blankets, and couches increases static buildup. Any synthetic material, such as bedding, collars, or toys, is going to contribute to the static.

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.