Likewise, long haired cat breeds may shed more often than
short haired breeds.
There is not a great deal to do with
short haired breeds as they can keep their coats in tip top condition with little or no help.
Many have fur so matted that it all had to be shaved off, and even
the short haired breeds suffer from thin dull coats.
Long haired breeds require much more grooming than
short haired breeds, although you can often reduce the cost of grooming by handling it yourself.
Dr. Cerny: Some dogs, especially
short haired breeds, can benefit from a coat during cold weather.
Thick coated breeds can handle much colder weather than
short haired breeds.
Long hair breeds need to be cut and trimmed on a regular basis, and even
short haired breeds need their nails trimmed, teeth cleaned, and other areas of the body properly taken care of.
The English Mastiff is
a short haired breed which often has a dark brown or black occurring brindle.
The average life expectancy of
this short haired breed is between twelve and fifteen years; however, they have been known to live much longer.
When I first adopted her she was shedding like crazy, and she still is, odd being that she is
a short haired breed!
Since this breed is
a short haired breed, you should not find grooming your Havana to be too difficult.
The Manchester terrier is
a short haired breed with an easy care coat.
Not exact matches
But if pollen is your problem and you're desperate for a dog, go with a
short -
haired breed.
They are a
short -
haired breed that averages 45 to 70 pounds full grown.
If arthritis is a problem, avoid longhaired
breeds such as Pekingese or Maltese and look at
short, smooth -
haired dogs such as Toy Manchester Terrier.
Due to the low fat content, plus the fact that the omega fatty acids are low here too, I would recommend this food for
short -
haired breeds.
The Collie is a medium sized dog
breed in the herding group, and includes the Rough and
Short haired varieties.
It's worth noting
short -
haired breeds will generally be much easier to clean up after a muddy hike.
Using conditioners on
short -
haired dogs» coats depends on the requirements of your
breed's coat.
Not all long -
haired breeds, for example, will benefit from having their hair clipped
short in the summertime.
For
short -
haired breeds, it's best to opt for light or leave - in conditioners that will protect your dog's coat from the harsh sun.
Though not obvious,
short -
haired breeds too shed hair.
Because the coat is so
short, it sheds less than those of longer
haired breeds, making it less likely to cause allergic reactions in its human companions.
Popular
short -
haired dog
breeds include Labrador Retrievers, Greyhounds, Rottweilers, Bull Terriers, Pugs, Chihuahuas, etc..
The Bulldog is technically a
short -
haired breed, though still requires regular grooming as a part of overall pet care.
This is necessary to conform to the Weimaraner
breed standard and should be done on every
short -
haired Weimaraner puppy produced in the United States.
Short haired dogs, such as Labrador Retrievers, can shed as much (if not more) than longer
haired breeds such as Rough Collies.
And, just as the long -
haired Weimaraner and the
short -
haired can be
bred together because they are considered to be the same
breed, so could the wire -
haired be
bred with them — in Slovakia.
DescriptionThe German
Short -
haired Pointer, also called as GSP, is a widely held
breed of gun dog that originated in Germany.
Long -
haired breeds — such as Persians and Maine Coons — may be at greater risk for developing hairballs than are
short -
haired breeds.
Breeds included domestic
short -
haired (94 cats), domestic long -
haired (15), domestic medium -
haired (11), Maine Coon (7), British Shorthair (6), Siamese (6), Ragdoll (3), Abyssinian (1), Balinese (1), Himalayan (1), and Savannah (1), whereas 4 cats were of mixed
breed.
Domestic
short -
haired cats were most commonly affected by EPI in our study, which likely reflects the common occurrence of this
breed in the general cat population.
This is because many dog
breeds in the world today have builds that include large heads and
short haired coats.
Long -
haired breeds may develop more severe infections than those with
short hair.
Short bristles that are closely spaced are suitable for
shorter fur while longer bristles with larger spacing are best fur long
haired breeds.
If you prefer not to spend more time and money grooming your pup than you do on yourself, you might go for a
short -
haired breed, such as a beagle or dachshund.
You'll find both
short - and long -
haired teacup Chihuahuas, but the teacup Yorkie only comes with a long, silky coat, according to the
breed standards of the American Kennel Club.
Like most
short -
haired breeds they shed all year round though not excessively.
The Braque du Bourbonnais is a
short -
haired breed with a minimally shedding coat.
We generally don't recommend tube cages for syrian hamsters at all, but if you are set on using one we recommend only using them with
short haired hamster
breeds that are less likely to get stuck, and making sure that you keep the cage in a highly visible area in your home so you'll notice right away if your hamster gets themselves into a tight spot.
Short -
haired breeds are easier to care for, as long -
haired cats must be groomed regularly if they are not to become matted.
This can happen in both long - and
short -
haired breeds of all ages.
Short -
haired breeds can usually groom themselves well enough, whereas long -
haired breeds need the help of you and a brush to keep from getting matted.
The grooming needs of
short haired guinea pigs are minimal but if you have a
breed with longer hair you will need to invest more time into caring for them.
Other
breeds, such as boxers, flat - and curly - coated retrievers, border collies, huskies, doberman pinchers, Rhodesian ridgebacks, Australian shepherds, German
short -
haired pointers, dalmatians, and even standard poodles, are occasionally used by some programs.
For example, hairy
breeds require brushing at least once a week but
short -
haired ones, such as Dalmatians, require less grooming.
Keep in mind that this is an undercoat brush though - it shouldn't be used for
short -
haired breeds or those without an undercoat.
This
breed is the most popular
short haired cat in the world and is an easily recognized because of its long, sleek body, triangular face, blue eyes and their unusual coat pattern.
Some dogs may also appear to shed more because of the length of their fur, for many
breeds that have exceptionally long hairs in their coat, it may seem that they shed much more than a
shorter haired dog that has a similar shedding schedule.
Short haired dogs can be some of the highest shedding dog
breeds.