Different Dog Coats

Dogs demonstrate a wide range of coat colors patterns textures and lengths.

Different dog coats.

Dog coat types by heather russell revesz there are hundreds of different breed types. The hair lies close to the body such as on a dachshund and needs to be bathed and brushed regularly though not as much as some other types of fur. From the neat flat coat of the labrador retriever to the abundant shaggy mop of the old english sheepdog a dog s coat type is one of his most distinguishing features. Curly coat dogs with a curly or wavy coat have thick and soft curls close to the body.

Dogs basically have two types of coats. The undercoat serves as insulation to keep the dog warm during cold or inhospitable weather. Smooth and short coated short coated or smooth coated breeds have smooth short hair that lies close to the. Varied coat types require different methods of grooming and present.

Not all dog coats are the same. The coat of the domestic dog canis lupus familiaris refers to the hair that covers its body. Furthermore a dog s coat plays an important role in the showing of purebred dogs. Whether your dog is clipped in a modified show clip or a puppy clip use the slicker to brush the coat against the way it grows to make it fluff up.

Watch a dog show on television and you ll see a wondrous variety of sizes shapes and colors. You ll also find quite a few different coat types. You will need a soft slicker brush for this type of coat. If your smooth furred dog sheds a lot use a de shedding shampoo to stem the problem.

The top coat protects the dog s skin and his undercoat which is a fleecy or downy type of fur a bit shorter than the top coat. Smooth coats require the least amount of grooming but the dog s fur coat can t be neglected.