The Different Types of Hair in Dogs and Related Breeds
Maintaining proper grooming between grooming appointments contributes to your dog's health and well-being. Using the right tools and adopting a regular routine is essential for maintaining the beauty and health of your dog's coat.
1. Short Hair
- Description: Short, moderately abundant undercoat, and very short, smooth, numerous, and tight guard hairs.
- Breeds: Boxers, Pinschers, Dobermans, some Braques, Pointers.
- Recommended brush type: Rubber brush or grooming glove.
- Brushing Frequency : Once a week to remove dead hair and maintain coat shine.
2. Short and Double Coat
- Description: Woolly, abundant, very dense undercoat and short, smooth, soft guard hairs.
- Breeds: German Shepherds, Labradors, Beaucerons, Huskies.
- Recommended brush type : Bristle brush and undercoat brush.
- Brushing Frequency : Two to three times a week to remove dead undercoat
3. Long and Double Coat
- Description: Very dense undercoat, longer behind the ears, armpits, breeches and tail. Guards more or less long, smooth and shiny.
- Breeds: Collies, Belgian Shepherds, Samoyeds, Spitz, Newfoundland.
- Recommended brush type: Undercoat rake and slicker brush.
- Brushing Frequency : Daily to prevent knots and tangles.
4. Medium to Long Dry Hair
- Description: Dry coat with little undercoat. Guards do not have a smooth, shiny appearance.
- Breeds: Briards, Lhasa Apsos, Pyrenean Shepherds.
- Recommended brush type: Long bristle brush and wide tooth comb.
- Brushing frequency : Two to three times a week to keep the coat in good condition and prevent matting.
5. Medium-long, silky and flat hair
- Description: Moderately dense undercoat, fine, medium to long topcoat, smooth, abundant, shiny in appearance and very soft.
- Breeds: Spaniels, English and American Cockers, Springers, King Charles Spaniels, Papillons, Moths.
- Recommended brush type: Slicker brush and fine-toothed comb.
- Brushing frequency : Once or twice a week to maintain the softness and shine of the coat.
6. Long and Silky Hair
- Description: Similar to human hair, virtually devoid of undercoat.
- Breeds: Maltese Bichons, Yorkshire Terriers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
- Recommended brush type: Fine-toothed comb and slicker brush.
- Brushing Frequency : Daily to prevent knots and tangles.
7. Curly Hair
- Description: Curly hair is usually very dense, kinky, or curly, forming tight ringlets or waves.
- Breeds: Poodles , Bichon Frises, Lagotto Romagnolo
- Recommended brush type: Detangling brush and wide-tooth comb.
- Brushing Frequency : Daily to prevent tangles and mats.
Don't hesitate to consult a professional groomer for specific advice on caring for your dog's coat.