The double coat of this breed is water - resistant and thick.
The double coat of this breed is marked with rust coloring over each eye, on their cheeks, under their tails, on the sides of their chest and on each leg.
Not exact matches
Conair's best sellers include all sizes
of slicker brushes with varying pin stiffness for removing mats and loose fur / undercoat, and rakes, which are popular for grooming thick,
double -
coated breeds like German Shepherds, Akitas and Chow - Chows.
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Double coated breeds such as malamutes and huskies are more tolerant
of cold temperatures, but as a rule, if temperatures are below freezing, it is best to leave your dog out just long enough to relieve his / herself.
The mixed
breeding of a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky produces a Pomsky dog that has an excellent
coat that has
double - layers.
Although characteristic
of the German Shepherd Dog (which I have
bred and judged almost since they walked off the Ark), the
double coat is not unique to the GSD, and the grooming techniques I have found to be best are applicable to many
breeds.
They have been a domesticated
breed for thousands
of years but have not changed much from their wolf ancestors and still have a thick
double coat, a heavily furred tail, and erect ears.
In terms
of allergens, German Shepherds also have a
double coat, just like many other
breeds on this list.
The Chow Chow
breed, which has been known to originate in Siberia thousands
of years ago, has developed a thick
double coat over the years because
of the cold conditions.
This is another
breed of dog that has a
double coat, and for that matter, these dogs will typically shed their entire
coat at least twice a year.
Double coated breeds such as German Shepherds and Huskies will shed the majority
of their thick undercoat in the spring.
Because
of their thick,
double coats that they have, they are more susceptible to shedding great amounts
of fur and dander more frequently, just as other
breeds on this list.
This type
of hound dog
breed received its name because
of its
double coat and webbed feet.
You also get a light trim
of feathers on legs and belly for
double -
coated dogs or a short (under 1/2 inch) maintenance clip for any other
breed.
All
double -
coated breeds carry heavy undercoats, a layer
of downy fur that insulates them from weather extremes.
Double -
coated breeds like German Shepherds need a bath a couple
of times a year.
This type
of brush is best for dogs with curly, wavy or wiry hair, and also work well on dogs with
double coats and on long - haired
breeds.
The Havanese is a small
breed of dog, which has a
double coat, but doesn't shed.
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Coated Wheaten Terrier South African Boerboel South Russian Owtcharka Spanish Water Dog Spinone Italiano Stabyhoun Staffordshire Bull Terrier Standard Schnauzer Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Sussex Spaniel Swedish Lapphund Swedish Vallhund Taco Terrier Tamaskan Wolfdog Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tibetan Wolfhound Tosa Toy Fox Terrier Toy Manchester Terrier Toy Poodles Treeing Tennessee Brindle Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Volpino Italiano Weimaraner Weimardoodle Welsh Foxhound Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Westiepoo Wetterhoun Whippet Whoodle Wire Fox Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintli Yorkie Apso Yorkiepoo Yorkshire Terriers Yorktese / Morkie Zuchon
Because they were
bred to work in icy waters, they have a water - repelling
double coat of medium length.
If you've taken on the task
of grooming your Newfoundland or
double coated breed by yourself you've probably read that a dog dryer is an important part
of the grooming process.
Because
of the
breed's thick
double coat, they are not suitable for areas with hot climates.
Because
of the
breed's thick
double coat, they are not suited to live in hot climates.
Some examples
of dog
breeds that have
double coats include Siberian huskies, Shetland sheepdogs, Pomeranians, Shiba inus and Australian shepherds.
To avoid producing «
double merle» (M / M) puppies, dogs with a copy
of M (particularly those with M alleles near the size which is likely to produce the classic merle
coat color / pattern) should only be
bred to dogs that do not have a copy
of the M allele.
The piebald dachshund is one
of several patterns that appear in the
breed such as dapple,
double dapple, sable and brindle there are also a variety
of other
coat colors.
Golden retrievers are one
of a few dog
breeds that are equipped with a
double coat, composed
of a thick, downy undercoat and an oily, waterproof outer
coat.
The Shetland Sheepdog
Breed Standard defines the beautiful Sheltie
coat as a thick,
double coat consisting
of long, straight, harsh hair.
This is a very unique
breed among hounds because
of his rough,
double coat and webbed feet.
Type
of Coat: double coat that's soft on the underside and wiry on the outer side (often owners of this breed clip their dogs to appear as though they have bushy eyebrows, a mustache and a beard, keeping the rest of the coat shorter) it's important that you brush this breed's coat daily to prevent knotting and matting of the
Coat:
double coat that's soft on the underside and wiry on the outer side (often owners of this breed clip their dogs to appear as though they have bushy eyebrows, a mustache and a beard, keeping the rest of the coat shorter) it's important that you brush this breed's coat daily to prevent knotting and matting of the
coat that's soft on the underside and wiry on the outer side (often owners
of this
breed clip their dogs to appear as though they have bushy eyebrows, a mustache and a beard, keeping the rest
of the
coat shorter) it's important that you brush this breed's coat daily to prevent knotting and matting of the
coat shorter) it's important that you brush this
breed's
coat daily to prevent knotting and matting of the
coat daily to prevent knotting and matting
of the fur
As this is a
double -
coated breed of dog, it has an undercoat that is either gray, buff, or cream.
The Goberian has a dense,
double coat that is typically long and straight, though it's not too unusual to see some members
of the
breed with wavy hair.
In a wider context, such
breeding brings the ethics
of all dog breeders into question and casts a pall over the show dog world, as there is a perception that show dog breeders are the worst offenders for producing
double merles as they are striving for the perfect merle
coat pattern.
I tested the size for small and medium
breeds and found that it worked well on all three
of our dogs, even our
double coated chocolate Labrador Retriever.
Grooming the
Double Coated Dog If you have a dog of the working or sporting breed, such as German Shepherds or Golden Retrievers, your dog may have a double coat of
Double Coated Dog If you have a dog
of the working or sporting
breed, such as German Shepherds or Golden Retrievers, your dog may have a
double coat of
double coat of hair.
Pay particular attention to the body condition, feeling carefully under the
coat of double -
coated breeds because it is easy to overlook a change
of condition.
Some long haired dogs need to have their hair trimmed short during summer months to prevent overheating and the accompanying dangers
of dehydration and heat stroke, while other
breeds, like those with
double coats, can be better off left untrimmed, as their
coats are especially designed to keep them cool.
If two dogs with the dominant merle genes
bred together, there's a 25 % chance that the pups will have a
double merle gene, which creates an extreme lightening
of the
coat and often deafness and eye defects.
Grooming is simple, for the
coat does not mat like the
double coat of most longhaired
breeds.
If you have a dog
of the working or sporting
breed, such as German Shepherds or Golden Retrievers, your dog may have a
double coat of hair.
Double coated breeds were meant to work outside in all kinds
of weather, and removing that
coat does not make them cooler, but compromises their body's protection.
Large, sturdy and with a thick
double coat, this
breed is well able to stand the sometimes harsh climate
of New England.
They have a shaggy appearance but as with the other
double -
coated breeds mentioned any hair loss is usually contained within the
coat and got rid
of by regular brushing.
Some
of these will become
double coated (also penalized in the standard) but still presentable as a representation
of the
breed.
Double coats in dog
breeds are common, especially in
breeds having to stay outdoors all
of the time.
The soft,
double coat of the Havanese will require frequent care and should be considered when choosing this
breed.
In
double -
coated, furry
breeds such as Pomeranians, the puppy uglies may be quite evident often leaving you wondering if some evil elf stopped by overnight just to remove sections
of your pup's beautiful baby
coat.
So in comparisons to some
of the other
double coated breeds, the Spinone do not shed in the same great amounts.
Their grooming does not require the constant care that many
of the
double coated breeds but you still must strip them out.
Initially used almost exclusively for the bodies
of dogs with thick
double coats, such as Newfoundlands or Huskies, force dryers, especially those with variable - speed controls, are now sophisticated enough to be used in drying all
breeds.