Sentences with phrase «coated breeds make»

Smooth - coated breeds make great pets for people who don't have a lot of time to devote to grooming, because smooth coats are very easy to groom.

Not exact matches

This dry dog food is made for toy and miniature poodles with their unique coat, intelligence, and other breed characteristics in mind.
You'll find that the Cavapoo is a low maintenance breed, and some owners decide to keep their coats quite short to make grooming even easier.
The first attempt at standardizing the breed was made by the Australian Rough - Coated Terrier Club in 1887, and by 1896 a Standard for the breed had been established.
The best part is that their curly coats make them a good breed for those looking for hypoallergenic dog breeds.
To achieve the result you are hoping for, make sure to use the clipper blade that is best suited for your breed's coat.
Luckily, the Fila Brasileiro is a smooth - coated breed, making grooming this dog a breeze.
Known for its signature «dreadlocks,» the Komondor's white corded coat makes this breed look like a mophead.
Other breeds may also need some work to do to make the coat look neat, when it is straggly or too long.
Portuguese Water Dogs — a hypoallergenic dog breed good for apartment living: This robust and active breed with a waterproof coat sheds very minimally, making it fall into the hypoallergenic category.
One of the biggest health worries is their skin; allergies have been seen in this breed and the owner must make sure to give it the right diet and take good care of its coat.
Because the coat is so short, it sheds less than those of longer haired breeds, making it less likely to cause allergic reactions in its human companions.
One more tip: if you've purchased a breed that needs to be clipped, but you don't know how to make a cut and you have nobody to help you, then you should at list once a year cut the dog's coat close (of course, better to do it in summer).
The breed's long fur coat is also ideal for withstanding cooler, damp temperatures, making it a great dog breed for hiking.
Their long, flowing coats in shades of beautiful gold, big friendly brown eyes and famous smile is what makes the Golden Retriever one of the most recognizable breed of dogs!
The challenge with some dogs is they are bred to have an undercoat and not a top coat, which makes their hair extremely fine.
The specific small - breed formula has the optimal caloric count to support his body weight, and a big helping of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to make the little fur ball's coat shine.
Their coats are low - maintenance, and they do not demand a lot of physical activity, which makes them a good breed for owners who have busy schedules.
The American Kennel Club has this to say about the breed: «A large, muscular breed, the Komondor is mostly known for its unusually dense, protective coat of heavy white cords (which make him look like a giant mop!)
As with any double - coated breed, preventing tangles not only make your Pom look better but saves time down the road.
Although Angora rabbit breeds are docile by nature, the coat care makes children unlikely candidates as sole caretakers for Angoras, but rather, require the attention of adults.
Its distinct long, fluffy coat and bright personality make this an unforgettable dog breed.
Occasional crosses to other breeds arguably included the whippet (for speed) and Dandie Dinmont terrier (for coat), but no documented evidence of such crosses exist, and some breed historians assert that such crosses were never made.
I had tried various types of food over the past 3 or 4 months, from Beneful Puppy, Iams Puppy and the Science Diet... Eukanuba Large Breed Puppy has really seemed to be the only food that has made a HUGE improvement in not only my puppies digestive systems but also in their coat texture and shine and their breath no longer has a musty smell!
Its coat is made up of long mats, but the breed needs little grooming.
Because it originated in cold climates, Siberians have a thicker coat than most other breeds of dog, made up of a dense cashmere - like undercoat and a longer, coarse top coat.
Being close to each dog during the individual examination makes a difference when looking for breed type (silhouette, head, eyes, coat, and color).
Near the end of the 1800s, crosses with a straighter - haired breed were made because the wavy coat was thought to be less water - repellant.
Surprisingly, this breed's silky coat texture and lack of undercoat makes it a very low care cat.
Short - coated breeds such as English bulldogs (FIGURE 5), Staffordshire terriers, and Boston terriers, along with longer - coated breeds such as shih tzus, West Highland White terriers, and Scottish terriers, seem to be predisposed.2, 4 In Chinese Shar - Peis, skin thickness may make finding the mites on a deep skin scraping difficult, and diagnosis may require obtaining skin biopsy samples for histopathology (see DIAGNOSIS).2, 4,5 Additional predisposing factors are listed in BOX 1.
From its earliest days, these dogs have been known for their distinct blue tongue and heavy, thick coat which makes the breed identifiable in historical references.
The Improper Coat term in the Portuguese Water Dog refers to an undesirable variation in the dog's coat that makes its texture and appearance look different from the breed standCoat term in the Portuguese Water Dog refers to an undesirable variation in the dog's coat that makes its texture and appearance look different from the breed standcoat that makes its texture and appearance look different from the breed standard.
The English Setter's outdoor, active lifestyle alone would make regular grooming of the breed a good idea — the fact that the English Setter couples that active lifestyle with a feathery coat that's highly prone to tangles, burrs, and matting makes regular grooming of the breed vital.
Improper or neglected grooming only makes these environments worse, and can be a factor in causing hot spots on all breeds, not just those with heavy coats.
Popular among hunters for the breed's hunting and retrieving skills, the poodle began making waves with ladies of the upper class who thought the natural curly coat and affectionate nature of the breed were appealing.
We definitely would question whether further attempts to physically diversify the English bulldog, for example, by rapidly introducing new, rare coat colors; making the body smaller and more compact; or adding further wrinkles in the coat; are going to improve the already tenuous genetic diversity of the breed.
By 1900, fanciers on both sides of the Atlantic had decided that the small size was preferable and made a concerted effort to breed a smaller Yorkie with even longer coat.
They are a long - haired breed with a weather resistant double coat that makes enduring harsh elements bearable.
The thick coat of the Bernese Mountain Dog can make exercising in the heat extremely difficult for this breed.
The Bernese and Poodle as separate breeds don't share many characteristics, but when combined - the intelligence, calm disposition, and hypoallergenic coat make for a dream dog for many owners!
The breed's webbed feet, robust body and waterproof coat make him a superior swimmer.
The breed has a distinctive coat that is made of an outer layer of dense, straight longer hairs and an under layer of soft downy - like fur that acts as an insulating layer.
Despite having large bundles of fluff that call for more coat maintenance compared to other small dog breeds, Poms make up for all of it with their cheerful and alert dispositions.
Make sure you choose the «Short» option for short - haired breeds, as it's designed for coats that are less than 2 - inches in length.
This all - natural product is formulated to brighten white - coated pooches while also enhancing and making more vibrant the colored coat of other breeds.
In addition to human thoughtlessness; the age, size, coat length, breed and ability to adapt make a difference.
Our dogs are quality bred and tend to be «big boned», have barrel chests with spring of rib (they are wider than a breed like the pointer) and have thick coats, so this alone will make them weigh more and look bigger than a dog of similar height.
His sound and reliable temperament, rugged build, and dense weather - resistant wiry coat make the giant schnauzer one of the most useful and enduring working breeds.
Its black and white coat, focused expression and curled tail make this breed easy to distinguish among other breeds.
The native Hottentot dog gave the Ridgeback his distinctive reverse - hair coat marking, a dominant characteristic that today makes him unique among dog breeds.
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