First, what is an undercoat? From dog.com: "Most dogs have three types of fur: Undercoat, guard hair and whiskers. The undercoat lies closest to the dog's skin and grows in clusters from a single follicle. The undercoat has a soft, downy appearance and works to protect the skin from cold weather."
But not all dogs have undercoats, those that do are deemed double-coated. For example, Poodles do not. But Golden Retrievers do. That is why first generation Goldendoodles aren't guaranteed to not shed. Collies have an undercoat. Um, Murphy is 50% Collie, 25% Golden Retriever and 25% Poodle. We are already seeing signs of the undercoat shedding with spring coming. Joy, joy!
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| A young Murphy getting brushed. |
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Stu and Donna
So cute. Is there anything better than a sweet doggie?!
ReplyDeleteI agree!! Thanks for stopping by...hope your downsizing is progressing well.
DeleteOur lab may be short haired but he sheds like crazy. Seems he's always getting a new coat for each new season. Weekends In Maine
ReplyDeleteI sometimes think short-hair dogs shed worse than long! LOL!
DeleteCute pic of your dog :-) During spring and autumn my Rotties need to be groomed much more often -- especially Tony with his surprisingly long coat.
ReplyDeleteRonel from Ronel the Mythmaker A-Zing with Everything Writerly: U is for Understanding
I never pictured a Rottie with longer hair! After having both short and long haired dogs, I think I prefer the long hair for grooming ease. LOL!
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