While short
hair breeds often don't suffer from mats and tangles - at least to the same extent as long haired dogs - a slicker brush is still useful for combing the undercoat and removing loose hair.
Not exact matches
Most lose their
hair and teeth from being
bred so
often.
Short - nosed dog
breeds, such as Shih - tzu, Pekingese, Maltese, and pug, are prone to excessive tearing because they
often have shallow eye sockets or
hair growth in skin folds around the eyes that cause problems.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks,
often known as African Bull Dogs, Ridgebacks, African Lion Hounds, Rhodesian Lion Dogs, and African Lion Dogs, are very unique and easy to recognize because of the distinct ridge of
hair growing forward on the top of the
breeds» back.
The coat is of good lenght - this is generally accepted as being floor - lenght, though this is not a trimmed
breed the coat is
often trimmed to floor lenght because too much lenght of coat trialing the floor can impede the free and jaunty movement and it is also for that reason that excessive lenght of
hair on the feet is also trimmed back.
Find out about the
breed and
hair / fur type so you understand and know how
often to bathe your friend.
These
breeds have a slower shedding cycle and
often require frequent haircuts and grooming to keep their
hair a manageable length.
Another tip is for small hairy
breeds (like Poodles, Yorkies etc.) they
often have a lot of
hair in their ears.
How
often your dog should be groomed depends on his
breed,
hair type, and activity level.
The Maine Coon is said to be the largest
breed of cat and
often any large cat with long
hair is considered to be a Maine Coon.
Our next popular
breed that's come very close, but never taken the trophy is an ancient toy
breed, known in the show ring for their gorgeous, long, shiny
hair that's
often topped with a bow.
Although shedding is a normal process for dogs, the amount and frequency of
hair that is shed
often depends upon their health and
breed type.
In summer,
often thorns can pierce through their paws, especially in
breeds with abundant
hair like the cocker spaniel.
The amount of
hair and secretions in the ear will differ according to
breed as this is
often genetic.The more you groom your dogs the lower the chance for infections.
Toy
breeds often have runny eyes where the tears stain the
hair on the face; it took me years to realise that this can be corrected by proper feeding.
Breeds such as the Shih Tzu, Cocker Spaniel, Maltese and Poodle (toy)
often have excess tearing and fine
hair around the eyes and face.
In cats, Siamese or other Oriental
breeds and domestic short
hairs are most
often affected.
Keep in mind that even though you're not as likely to find floating
hair around the house with one of these
breeds, the
hair that is shed
often hangs in the coat to eventually form mats.
This version of hemangiosarcoma is related to sun exposure and therefore is
often seen in sparsely - haired areas (such as the abdomen) or in
breeds with white
hair.
Large dogs eat a lot and can be expensive to house due to the fact that some places have
breed and size restrictions while dogs with curly coats or long
hair are more expensive to maintain because they need to go to the groomer more
often.
Some
breeds, especially those with long
hair, benefit from regular trips to the groomer, but perhaps the most effective control — and
often, the most pleasant for your pet — is just to brush him thoroughly every day.