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Define smooth coated Right Ans - In general, the smooth coat is clean and
odor-free. It is close to the body, and individual hairs are short and stiff.
Examples of a smooth coated dog Right Ans - Examples include Pointers,
Whippets, Boxers, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Doberman Pinschers, Boston
Terriers
Define short coated Right Ans - The short coat is short, harsh, and close to
the body.
Examples of a short coated dog Right Ans - Examples include Labrador
Retrievers, Beagles, Rottweilers, Pugs
Define double coated Right Ans - The double coat is straight. It has a harsh
outer guard coat, and a dense, thick, soft undercoat, which protects against
extreme weather.
Examples of a double coated dog Right Ans - Examples include Akitas,
German Shepherds, Norwegian Pomeranians, Shelties, Siberian Huskys
Define heavy coated Right Ans - The heavy coat has both long, thick, silky
coat and limited short, smooth coat.
Examples of a heavy coated dog Right Ans - Examples include
Newfoundlands, Chow Chows, Pekingese
Define silky coated Right Ans - The silky coat has both long, silky coat and
limited short, smooth coat. A very short, tight coat is on the face and front
sides of the legs; a short coat is on the body; and a longer coat is on the tail, the
undercarriage, and the rear sides of the legs.
Examples of a silky coated dog Right Ans - Examples include all Setters,
English Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles
, Define natural long hair Right Ans - The natural long-haired coat is
characterized by long coat covering the entire body, and is often considered
non-shedding.
Examples of a natural long haired dog Right Ans - Examples include
Tibetan Terriers, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, Afghan Hounds, Yorkshire Terriers,
Maltese
Define curly/wavy coat Right Ans - The curly or wavy coat is soft, curly or
wavy, and non-shedding.
Examples of a curly/wavy coated dog Right Ans - Examples include Irish
Water Spaniels, Old English Sheepdogs, Poodles, Bichon Frises
Define wired coat Right Ans - The wire coat has a soft, dense undercoat
that covers much of the body, and wiry guard hair that covers the entire body
(face, ears, body, legs, and tail).
Examples of a wire coated dog Right Ans - Examples include most Terriers,
Giant and Standard Schnauzers, Wire-Haired Dachshunds, Irish Woflhounds
Define corded coat Right Ans - The corded coat consists of strong top coat
entwining a soft, woolly undercoat. Typically breeds will not develop corded
coats until adulthood.
Examples of a corded coated dog Right Ans - Examples include Pulis,
Komondors, Poodles
Define combination coat Right Ans - The combination coat has both a short,
smooth coat and a long, silky coat. A very short coat is on the face and front
sides of the legs; a short, dense coat is on the body
Examples of a combination coated dog Right Ans - Examples include
Brittanys, Golden Retrievers, Tibetan Spaniels, Border Collies
Grooming body styles? Right Ans - The bath & brush, the alltrim or body
contour trim, the bladed body with stylized legs, the sporting dog or short
legged terrier trim, and the hand scissor trim