What Kind of Coat Does Your Dog Have?

What Kind of Coat Does Your Dog Have?

Looking around at a dog park is always a fun activity. It’s just like people watching, but better because you see more dogs. One thing you’ll notice is that you won’t see two identical dogs in the park. Dogs are as unique as people. Whether it’s the personality or the look of the animal, they are just as diverse as their humans. With these different looks, come different needs in their care for fur and skin. P.E.T.’s natural pet products are prepared for pet maintenance so you can be prepared. Here are a handful of different types of fur and how to care for it.

Long

There’s no need to be intimidated by longer coats on dogs. Whether they have coarse or smooth hair in their long coats, you can care for them similarly. Longer fur has a higher tendency to get knotted and start matting. Pin brushes and bristle brushes are the best to get excess fur from your dog. This prevents shedding around the house. Using natural pet products like Tangle Off conditioner can help keep that hair from tangling.

Smooth

This coat requires the least amount of upkeep. When brushing this type of fur, it’s best to use a bristle brush. First, you should brush against the grain, and then once more with the grain. This will collect the fur and prevent shedding. When bathing these pooches, try Polar Bright to really make their silky hair shine. Another option is Flea Assault to keep fleas from creeping into your dog’s coat.

Wiry

Wiry coats are going to need a bit more care to keep your dog looking and feeling good. Instead of a bristle brush, use a slicker brush to prevent mats and tangles. Wire coats need thinning so brushing and combing your dog is important. To thin the fur, brush lightly down the back. The next step is to brush the fur away from your dog’s body. Choose Tangle Off or Oatmeal Plus natural pet products to keep the hair from matting and to soothe the skin.

Non-Shedding Curly

Having a dog with this kind of coat is nice because it doesn’t shed around the house. However, that doesn’t mean that they don’t need grooming. To brush their hair, use a soft brush. Most any natural pet products will clean this coat well. If they like to romp around the yard, try Muddy Dog shampoo and conditioner. In order to make the fur fluffy, it’s best to brush against the way the hair grows.

 

Dogs are as different as people. So are the products used to groom them. To make sure you use the best products for your pet, use P.E.T. Their all natural pet products have been keeping dogs, cats, and horses looking and feeling good for twenty years. Visit them online today.

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