There are now more than 140 kinds of purebred dogs certified by KFC in the United States, and the hair textures of these dogs vary. If pet owners want their dogs to have enviable hair, they must first understand the hair quality of their dogs' hair and take specific care according to the condition of the coat.

Straight Haired Dog

Representing dog breeds: Shih Tzu, Yorkshire terrier

The hair of the straight silk-coated dog breed is very fine, and the key is that it is shiny, so when you see the Yorkie's hair in the sun, it will look very soft. This kind of hair needs to be combed every day. At the same time, in order to prevent the hair from getting too long and breaking, the longer hair should be wrapped. At the same time, a smoothing spray should be used when combing to moisturize. Especially in winter, static electricity More often, spray should be used.

The Shih Tzu is a straight-haired dog with a double layer of hair. There is a layer of very fine and soft undercoat underneath. Generally, a boar hair bristle comb is used.

The Yorkshire Terrier is also a straight-haired dog, but it has no undercoat. Pay attention to maintaining its coat, covering the long hair, and ensuring that the hair is clean.

Double-coated dog

Representative dog breeds: Chow Chow, Pomeranian, and various shepherd dogs

The double-coated dog breed has very thick and fluffy hair, and the undercoat is silky, which plays a role of warmth and support. Special attention is required when maintaining it. Their outer hair is needle-shaped and, unlike their undercoat, is mainly decorative.

Chow Chows usually use a bristle comb made of wild boar hair. This comb can help dogs remove dead hair.

The appearance of Pomeranian dogs is usually round and looks like a small hair ball. This is because the undercoat of Pomeranian dogs is very rich. For this kind of dog, we usually use a small needle comb to comb it.

Short-haired dog

Representative dog breeds: French Bulldog, British Bulldog, Labrador, Beagle, Pug

The coat of short-haired dogs is relatively short, hard, close to the skin, and shiny. Healthy dog ​​hair looks like satin. However, short-haired dogs have oily skin and are more susceptible to skin diseases than other dog breeds, so parents should wipe their coats with towels frequently. During the care process, pay special attention to the dog's hock area. If this area is not properly cared for, it can easily affect the overall appearance of the dog.

Poodle

Representative dog breed: expensivePinscher, Bichon Frize

The hair of curly-haired dogs is very fluffy and thick, making it a very suitable coat for beauty styling. Usually we mainly use a needle comb to comb it to prevent knotting and felting. It is best to ask a beautician to take care of it regularly. For competition-level dogs, more attention should be paid to protecting the head, neck, back, ear hair and other parts, which will be of great benefit to the dog's appearance.

Wire-haired dog

Representative dog breeds: Schnauzer, West Highland White Terrier

Terrier dogs are mostly wire-haired dogs. The hair of this type of dog is relatively stiff and tough, and has an obvious rough feeling to the touch. For these hard hairs on ordinary family dogs, special small electric clippers are usually used to remove the hairs, but in this case, competition-level dogs will choose to pluck the hairs.

The coat of wire-haired dogs needs to be combed frequently, and parents should massage their skin more often to promote coat growth.