A short, tight, wiry,
harsh outer coat protects them from twigs and burrs.
Not exact matches
The
outer coat protects your dog's skin from
harsh sun rays.
Some have smooth
coats (bull - and - terrier types) and one - the Soft -
Coated Wheaten - has a longish soft
coat, but most have hard, wiry
outer coats to
protect them from
harsh climates and thick brush.
The
outer coat is flat,
harsh and fairly straight; it is sufficient to
protect the dog but not so much as to obscure the dog's lines.
Weather resistant and water - repellant, the
outer coat is straight,
harsh, wiry and flat lying, which helps to
protect the dog against rough cover while hunting.
Both his
outer -
coat and undercoat contain oils that
protect his
coat from the
harshest conditions.