Here we go over a list of different type of coat and how to groom it. Most short-haired dogs have a straight layer of coat that lies flat against the skin. They can be divided into two categories: Short hair with single coat and short hair with double coat. <\/p>\n
Examples of breeds with this coat are Italian Greyhounds, Weimaraners, and Doberman Pinschers. Their bodies are covered with a very fine layer of shiny hair very tight to the skin. This kind of coat is very low maintenance. It is important to protect these dogs from extreme heat and cold because their coat doesn’t provide the insulation that dogs with double coats have. Sweaters and jackets are not just a fashion accessory\u2014they are a must in extreme weather conditions.<\/p>\n
Single short-haired dogs don’t shed and don’t need to be bathed as often. Going over the coat with a damp washcloth and a little self-rinse shampoo or just warm water is enough to bring the shine back to the coat after a day at the park.<\/p>\n
Examples of breeds with this coat are Pugs<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Chihuahuas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and Dalmatians<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n
Most dogs with medium-hair length have a double coat. These dogs can be divided into wiry or straight coats.<\/p>\n
Most terriers have medium-length coats with a wiry texture. These dogs get “hand-stripped”. Maintaining the coat with a regular hand stripping technique will keep its texture and color.<\/p>\n
Using clippers on a dog with a wiry coat will most likely change the coat to a softer texture, making it lose some of its bright colors and requiring more frequent grooming.<\/p>\n
Examples of breeds with this coat are Cairn Terriers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Fox Terriers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and West Highland White Terriers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n
Examples of breeds with this coat are German Shepherds<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Siberian Huskies<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and Labrador Retrievers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, just to name a few. Keeping the undercoat properly brushed will help the dog to adjust to extreme weather conditions, because the undercoat creates an insulating layer that protects the dog from heat and cold.<\/p>\n
Most breeds with long coats can be divided into drop or straight coats and curly coats, with or without undercoat. Long-haired dogs need a very strict grooming schedule to prevent matting.<\/p>\n
Examples of breeds with this coat are Shih Tzus<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Tibetan Terriers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and Bearded Collies<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n
Examples of breeds with this coat are Pomeranians<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Pekingese<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and Old English Sheepdogs<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n
Examples of breeds with this coat are Yorkshire Terriers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Maltese<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and Afghan Hounds<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n
Examples of breeds with this coat are Poodles<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Bichons Frises<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and Portuguese Water Dogs<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n