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Coat (Dog)A dog's coat is its fur. A dog can be double coated—that is, having both a soft undercoat and a coarser topcoat. Some dog breeds are single-coated—having only one type of coat or the other, more often only the topcoat. The state of the coat is considered an indication of the animal's breeding and health. Most dogs shed their undercoat each spring and regrow it again as colder weather comes in; many domesticated breeds shed their coat twice a year. In many climates, the topcoat and undercoat might shed continuously in greater and smaller quantities all year. Some dog breeds' coat is more like human hair than like other animals' fur; for example, the Poodle's coat grows continuously, getting longer and longer, and requires frequent trimming. Show dogs The nature and quality of a show dog's coat is an important conformation point in the hobby of dog fancy. Some considerations in judging the quality of a dog's coat: - Colour (coat colour other than those allowed in the breed standard results in disqualification)
- Markings (distribution of colour, spots, and patches; for example the spotted coat of a Dalmatian and the merle coat of an Australian Shepherd are distinctive, the markings of a terrier vary.)
- Pattern (specific, predictable markings; brindle, for example, is a common pattern.
- Texture of hair (smooth, rough, curly, straight, broken, silky)
- Length of hair
Miscellaneous Coat may also refer to a dog coat (also known as a dog rug); a garment made by humans to protect their pets from the elements.
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