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Different type of coats

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Dogs also vary in the thickness of the undercoat. Some dogs have only a single (rather than a double) coat, or a very reduced undercoat (e.g. the Vizsla), which results in a thinner coat. Certain breeds, especially spitz-type breeds, tend to have a thicker undercoat, which helps retain heat in cold and wet weather. Dogs that have an undercoat and outer coat, are considered to have primary hair. Their undercoat is lighter than the outer coat. When dogs shed, it is their undercoat hairs that are falling off. In which the outercoats take longer to grow. There are some dogs that don't have an outer coat such as dogs with short smooth coats and long silky coats.

Double Coats: Two different types of double coats are one (untrimmed) and two (trimmed). One (untrimmed) means the dog is required to get groomed. Two (trimmed) means the opposite so the dog doesn't need to be groomed. Dogs that get one (untrimmed) are German Shepherds, Rough Collie, Samoyed, etc. The ones that get two (trimmed) are Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, and Old English Sheepdog.

Black is a pure black that can get grizzled as the dog ages, or have a tendency to gain a brownish cast when exposed to the elements. Dogs that have black fur have two major advances in their genetics, which are the sequencing of the dog genome and the recognition of the distinctive genetic structure of dog breeds. They can also have seasonal allergies just like dogs with white hair but not as bad. Schnauzers, dogs with black fur, should comb their whiskers and mustaches.

Grey simply means a grey coloration of any shade. It can be used as an alternative synonym of blue but tends to mean some other type of grey than the d/d dilution of black. Synonyms include silver, pepper, grizzle, slate, blue-black grey, black and silver, and steel. Greys of a dusty or brownish cast are often lilac, a d/d dilution of the liver, and this coloration does not have much of a commonly recognized name. Across various breeds, it is called lavender, silver-fawn, Isabella, fawn, café au lait, or silver beige.

White: Such a light cream that it is seen and described as pure white, making them distinct from albino dogs. A white dog, as opposed to an albino one, has dark pigment around the eye rims and nose, often coupled with dark-colored eyes. There is often some coat identifiable as cream between the dog's shoulder blades. Extreme piebald dogs can also appear all white but are caused by a separate factor. Dogs with a white coat can have a lot of issues with their skin. Their genetics could cause them to be more prone to having issues with their skin. Also, they can have really dry skin. There are a lot of issues, but the main issues that many dogs encounter are food and seasonal allergies. They like to itch a lot and lick their paws.

Silky Coat: These dogs are mainly considered for their silky hair because of the texture not the length of it. Silky dogs can get short-hair syndrome, which means there is a shortening of the anagen phase of the hair cycle. There isn't any treatment for this. You can tell if they have it by their hair being replaced by short hairs.

Grooming

Dog getting groomed

Before you start grooming your dog you need to know the terminology of grooming. When washing dogs you need to follow their coat growth. Which will prevent them from having penetration of the lather. You can't just use any type of shampoo or conditioner. You need to use the ones that are good for their coat. Dogs with silky have to be washed gently because if you start to scrub their hair it can cause them to be tangled. Also, dogs being groomed keeps your dog healthy. It keeps them healthy by having their nails, teeth, eyes, ears, and most importantly their skin.

Coat Growth Cycle

By them losing their winter coat it allows them to stay cool over the summer. When it starts getting cold their hair will get more thick and keep them warm.There are three phases that the outercoat goes through. Anagen, catagen, and telogen. The first phase determines how long the coat will be. The hair stops growing and that is when the hair follicle shrinks. In the last phase, the dog's roots will start to detach, which means they will start to shed either their summer coat or winter coat.

Functions

Dog's hair can help them with a lot of stuff. Their fur helps protect them from ultraviolet light. It can also help them cool down. Dogs with longer hair are more likely to stay warm during the winter than dogs with short hair. Air gets trapped between their secondary hairs which conserves heat. Dog breeds such as Huskies, German Shepherds, Old English Sheepdogs, etc. easily get too hot during the warm temperatures because of how much hair they have.