All double -
coated breeds carry heavy undercoats, a layer of downy fur that insulates them from weather extremes.
Not exact matches
GROOMING A FIELD SPANIEL Unlike many other spaniel
breeds, the Field Spaniel
carries a moderate
coat.
In this article I will share the
breeds that can
carry the merle
coat accompanied by beautiful pictures of these merle
coated dogs.
The saddle is supposed to be natural, in reality, it is often clipped or stripped, because
breeding for more
coat means the natural saddle
carries a lot of fuzz on it.
Field -
bred Setters are a little smaller and
carry less
coat than Setters from show stock.
The small, erect ears are pointed and the tail is un-docked, thicker at the base, and
carried gaily, but not curled over the back.Size: Dogs â $ «Height: 10 - 12 inches / Weight: 17 - 23 poundsBitches â $ «Height: 9 - 11 inches / Weight: 13 - 20 poundsBreed Specific Health Issues: A very healthy
breed overall, though some suffer from liver disease, calcification of the jawbone, and skin disease.Life Expectancy: The West Highland White Terrier is known for living for 15 years or more.Grooming Requirements: This
breed has a very easy
coat to care for, needing only an occasional going over with a stiff brush.
It has been noted that not all dogs with this
coat pattern have problems but some
breeding lines
carry the problem genes and prospective owners need to be aware.
The size,
coat, color, temperament, and skills of the
breed depended not only on the job to be performed but the environment in which it would be
carried out.
Unfortunately, it is more complicated than traits like
coat colour where a dominant gene will show up in all offspring
carrying the gene and elimination of a problem is as simple as not
breeding affected animals.