An
"undercoat" is a layer of paint, fur, or material applied beneath the top layer. It helps to provide a base and additional protection for the surface or to keep warm in the case of animals.
Full definition
The coat has a thick
undercoat of soft, dense wool and a longer outer coat of harsh hair that stands out from the body, creating a fluffy look.
With small, pointed, erect ears over bright, intelligent eyes, the Aussie has a harsh, straight outer coat and a short,
soft undercoat with a thick ruff of hair around the neck and slightly feathered forelegs.
The
thick undercoat of this canine made it able to withstand the frigid temperatures when it was out protecting and driving a flock of sheep.
It combines a
dense undercoat with an outer coat consisting of abundant guard hairs that are long, well - fitting, straight and of medium harshness.
You can choose from a variety of grooming products, which include
undercoat rakes, combs, slicker brushes, and pin brushes to groom your dog.
The CoatHook gathers and removes
shedding undercoat fur from cats, dogs, and rabbits without pulling or cutting the outer layers of fur, the way many pet combs do.
The Schnauzer has a hard wiry outer coat and a soft
undercoat in three colors: salt and pepper, black and silver, or solid black.
It reaches through the outer layer of fur to
remove undercoat without cutting attached outer guard coat the way some steel - bladed combs can.
But, it's a double - edged sword (at least for the owners of a golden) as the
downy undercoat sheds hair often to allow new hair to grow in.
There is a harsh guard coat similar in texture to a wolf & a dense
woolly undercoat which is shed completely in warm weather.
Literally, had a plastic shopping bag full of
undercoat hair in about 10 mins!
The FURminator
undercoat deShedding tool has an Edge Guard around the deShedding edge, so the tool does not require a cap when stored.
Both types have a short and dense
undercoat which requires very little grooming, though regular brushing will help to control shedding.
The coyote coat has guard hairs to protect him from the weather and a thick
undercoat for insulation.
A «long coat» has a long, wavy, soft top coat (not lying closely)
without undercoat, usually with a parting down the back, flags on ears and legs and tail.
Conditioners are used to reduce static on dogs with longer coats, such as poodles or shih tzus, and they can encourage shedding of
dead undercoat on shorter, double - coats such as those on beagles or huskies.
It's a quick clean way to remove loose dog cat hair
undercoat while gaining shinnier top coat bush
The CFA now recognizes both a shorthair and longhair Burmilla cat breed in the Miscellaneous category, and the breed standard calls for a pure
white undercoat in all the tipped and shaded varieties.
The cords are formed by the mingling of the soft
fine undercoat with the outer hair, because they grow at different rates the natural cording occurs.
Spitz dogs are known to have dense and luxurious coats that often consist of a long topcoat paired with a thick
insulating undercoat.
A safe, unique method to remove
loose undercoat on dogs of any coat type using specific brushing techniques and products designed to reduce shedding
They have a straight, course and dense top coat that is medium length and a
short undercoat only present on the neck and thigh areas when weather conditions trigger it.
Invest in a
good undercoat rake to help loosen the dropped fur from the protective top coat.
While it is a hassle for a few days to a week, most Husky owners find that good
undercoat brush used outdoors followed by a «blow out» with a hair dryer will do the trick.
THE ROUGHY TOUGHY COATED TERRIERS Just what to do with those Terriers that are required to have a wiry harsh outer coat and a softer
undercoat when it comes to ring preparation and presentation?
Unfortunately, Stephanitz believed that the long coat pups
lacked undercoat and therefore would not have the weather resistant versatility he desired in the breed.
In addition to slickers, pin brushes, combs and dematting tools, Wahl has a handy 2 - in - 1 Rake / Blade equipped with a rake for detangling on one side and a deshedding tool for removing dead
undercoat on the other.
On the other hand, dogs with
heavy undercoats do best bathed during peak shedding season, which generally happens in the spring or fall.
Thanks to its wool -
like undercoat which prevents the cold water from reaching this dog's skin expediting drying, this breed is capable of withstanding the coldest temperatures.
In just 6 weeks our dog had a healthy
undercoat growing in that she had not had in many years.
The CoatHook's long tines reach through the outer layer of fur, and the small hooks at the ends of the tines gently and effectively gather and remove downy shedding
undercoat fur.
The lack of a thick
undercoat means this breed is less prone to matting than some other semi-longhairs or longhairs, say, a Persian, which need to be groomed daily to prevent matting.
Like Siberian Huskies, these dogs shed their entire
undercoat twice a year (in spring and fall), which means for about 3 weeks you'll be finding large clumps of fur around the house.
The coat of the Lakeland terrier is a double coat with a soft
close undercoat and a harsh wiry outer coat.
This will stimulate his oil glands to help with future dryness, and it'll get rid of
excess undercoat so he won't shed all over the house.»
The topcoat, which helps to repel water, feels a bit rough when stroked, while the soft, thick
undercoat helps protect Labradors from the cold and the undergrowth.
The undercarriage was
undercoated at some point during its life and was cleaned up very nicely during the restoration.
Northern breed dogs need a lot of grooming to keep shedding to a minimum; in addition to their normal hair coat, they possess a soft,
fluffy undercoat beneath the outer coat.
The slicker brush helps thin out a rough - coated chow's dense
undercoat during the shedding season, but avoid using too much pressure as you brush your dog to prevent any discomfort.
Surprisingly, this breed's silky coat texture and lack of
undercoat makes it a very low care cat.
Without proper grooming, the shed
undercoat gets trapped, forming dense and clumpy fur that hinders the clipping process.
The Labrador loves water and has a
waterproof undercoat which should not be brushed out with excessive grooming.
In neutral «Flax» or
undercoat only so that you can paint them to match your existing palette.