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 stand
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 stand
coat 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.