The phrase
"double coat" refers to a type of fur or hair on animals that consists of two layers. It means that the animal has a thick and dense undercoat beneath a longer and coarser outer coat.
Full definition
The German Shepherd has a medium - length
double coat with a very dense outer layer.
The thick
double coat of this breed requires a daily brushing and at least a weekly grooming.
They shed annually and have a
thick double coat which requires quite a bit of care in the spring.
They have a heavy
double coat which they shed twice a year and which needs to be brushed weekly.
These dogs have a lifespan of 12 to 16 years, and their
dense double coats do not shed away.
Their long, fluffy
double coat needs a good regular brush, but is not as high - care as many long - haired breeds.
The thick, medium - to -
long double coat does shed, so this breed needs daily to weekly brushing to collect loose hair and keep skin healthy.
Their weather -
resistant double coat usually comes in various colors such as solid sandy, blue and tan, and solid red.
Make sure you are brushing your dog regularly to eliminate excess hair or
for double coated or longer haired dogs you may want to have a shed relief treatment with the groomer.
They are masters at long - distance swimming, and their
heavy double coats allow them to safely enter icy waters.
Double coats in dog breeds are common, especially in breeds having to stay outdoors all of the time.
The golden retriever's
double coat requires brushing at least once a week to keep shedding at bay and distribute natural oils that create a shiny, sleek coat.
Their thick
double coats come in a variety of colors: brown, black, red, white, silver, grey, and combinations of all these colors.
At the same time, their dense
double coat makes them excellent for cold weather climates.
While the
beautiful double coat of the golden retriever serves as protection from weather and outdoor elements, it also makes grooming necessary — and time - consuming.
We have had a collar on him since he was 2 months old and he had a very
fluffy double coat — no problems.
They have thick
double coats against the cold and wind, big hearts and lungs for stamina, tight feet for hours on the trail, and a desire to run.
Larger boy, good head, needs more bone for his size,
nice double coat, turns rear feet out and I would like to see more reach and drive.
The mix has a
plush double coat that is short and thick on top and dense and soft underneath.
The Norwegian Forest Cat has an insulated,
waterproof double coat that was designed to withstand the Scandinavian winters of its origin.
This breed's puff of fluff is created by a
generous double coat combining both dense hair and light curly hair.
It has a
rugged double coat of black or salt and pepper hair that helps protect it against harsh weather.
At this stage you'll probably also notice that the texture of the
new double coat coming in doesn't feel the same as it did before.
Unlike single coated breeds, who have hair that just keeps growing,
double coats grow to a certain length and don't get any longer.
He has upright ears and sports a fluffy,
grey double coat that's black at the tips.
They have a short,
shiny double coat and do shed, so while they are low maintenance, regular weekly brushing will help keep the shedding down.
Both breeds used to create your pup have
double coats with soft, fluffy under - hair.
If you have a thick haired or
double coated dog, it will really struggle in the heat.
If you have one of these guys, get your brush out: He has a long,
beautiful double coat that should be brushed a few times a week.
Their
heavy double coats are an adaptation to cold northern climates, making the dogs vulnerable to heat stress in warm climates.
They have a smooth - short to medium - full
white double coat, sometimes with some light markings on the ears.
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