Full shedding can take a month or more, particularly in
the heavy coated breeds.
If you live in a hot and humid climate and the dog will be outside unattended during the day, the short nosed or
heavy coated breeds will suffer and may have health problems.
Not exact matches
As this
breed adapted to life in the United States, it developed a
heavier, coarser
coat, which is more dense than its British Shorthair cousins.
The
coat is the
breed's glory — thick,
heavy, and straight.
Due to the
heavy demand on breeders for Merle Australian Shepherds some breeders practice irresponsible practices such as
breeding two Merle
coated parents together to achieve more Merle puppies in the litter therefore increasing their profits.
Short - nosed
breeds like Bulldogs and Pugs are highly susceptible as are the
heavy -
coated or large
breeds.
Northern
breeds equipped with
heavy double
coats have more protection from the elements than dogs with a single
coat and originating from warmer climates.
Natural
Breeds have thick coats, heavy square bodies, and quieter, less active personalities that tend to be more sedate than other b
Breeds have thick
coats,
heavy square bodies, and quieter, less active personalities that tend to be more sedate than other
breedsbreeds.
Due to this
breed's strength, thick
coats and ability to withstand harsh temperatures, it excelled at pulling
heavy loads for very long distances through the most difficult of terrain.
Their glossy
coats tend to shed very little if kept as inside dogs; outside dogs may experience seasonal - based
heavier shedding, though it is still minimal when compared with other
breeds.
Originally kept as a general farm dog that accompanied herders in the Bern region, Switzerland, the Bernese mountain dog is a large,
heavy breed with a distinctive tri-colored
coat, black with white chest and rust colored markings.
Puppy
breeds with
heavy coats such as Collies become waterlogged and tend to dislike puddle jumping.
All double -
coated breeds carry
heavy undercoats, a layer of downy fur that insulates them from weather extremes.
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!)
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breed identifiable in historical references.
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.
Also, some
breeds of dogs have a
heavier coat in the winter that will tighten the collar, then shed that
coat in the spring and summer, loosening the collar.
Some of the miyun imports from Israel can be
heavier in build and
coat, but they help to strengthen the
breed and keep it closer to its origins.
My favorite
breeds to work on are the large
heavy shedders, getting all that under
coat out is so satisfying!
These
breeds are quite capable of running longer distances regularly: Rhodesian Ridgeback, Basenji, Brittany, English and Welsh Springer Spaniels, Vizsla, Weimaraner, Pointer
breeds, Airedale, Retriever
breeds, Setter
breeds, Foxhound
breeds, and when it isn't too warm, the Samoyed, Malamute, and Alaskan Husky (who wear especially
heavy coats).
This should be done every few months to keep the
coat at a manageable length.This
breed of dog usually sheds their
coat heavily once a year, usually in the Spring to get rid of its
heavy winter
coat.
This
breed of dog usually sheds their
coat heavily once a year, usually in the Spring to get rid of its
heavy winter
coat.
Heavy coated dogs should be trimmed when the temperature increases and short - nosed
breeds like the bulldog and pug really suffer when they get too warm.
Both dogs are
bred to withstand cold temperatures, and this means that the pomsky is able to do so successfully as well thanks to its
heavy double
coat.
Some
breeds shed excessively in the spring as they lose their
heavy winter
coat.
The parent
breeds include Labrador retrievers who have a thick double
coat and are known to be
heavy seasonal shedders as well as the minimally shedding Rhodesian Ridgeback that has a thin, short
coat.
Normally the large drying cages are used for the bigger,
heavy -
coated breeds.
Designed for
breeds with thick,
heavy coats, the long precision tapered pins of this rake penetrate deep into your dog's
coat to remove undercoat.
Breeds that have
heavy double
coats that shed in clumps are more prone to developing painful mats.
Short - nosed
breeds, large
heavy -
coated breeds, and dogs with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems are at high - risk for a heat stroke.
Hartz Groomer's Best will also take the guesswork out of product selection for consumers, with a streamlined, graphic on - pack system that defines each tool by three key grooming requirements; De-shed, De-tangle and De-flea, and four
coat characteristics associated with various dog
breeds; short, long, curly and
heavy.
The
breed's double
coat means a
heavy shed usually occurs twice a year.
Some
breeds are even known to develop
heavier coats for colder climates.
English Cockers are a bit taller and
heavier than the American
breed and tend to have less
coat.