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Dog Grooming GuidesCurly CoatsCurly coats are often referred to as 'poodle coats', due to the thick, tight waves of the hair. These coats are one of the most difficult to maintain as they matt incredibly easily, and require daily brushing for owners who want to maintain a longer coat. Wire CoatsWire coated dogs have coats made up of a soft, dense undercoat and a layer of longer, coarse hairs on top. These coats are often found on working breeds including those which also have a smooth coat variety, and terriers, as the wire overcoat serves for excellent waterproofing abilites, helping a dog to work all day long, whatever the weather. Short CoatsSmooth coated dogs are short haired breeds, which require less grooming than other coat types but still must not be neglected. A smooth coated dog has short hair which lies close to the body, with no undercoat. While these dogs are some of the easiest to maintain, they also tend to be profuse shedders, so loose hairs will accumulate on soft furnishings, clothes and carpets if grooming is irregular or improper. Double CoatsDouble coated dogs have a coat consisting of two layers. The undercoat is dense and full of short hairs, typically with a wooly texture, while the outer coat has longer hairs known as guard hairs. The undercoat serves mainly to keep the dog protected from extreme temperatures – both hot and cold – while the top coat helps to repel moisture and dirt. Long CoatsSilky coated dogs are often known as long haired breeds, and usually feature fine and soft straight or slight wavy hair. They are often single coated, but some do have a soft undercoat of dense hair. The majority of silky coated dogs shed hair throughout the year, with some having heavier shedding periods known as blowing the coat as they get rid of a winter undercoat in preparation for the warmer summer weather. |