Long-haired dog breeds with magnificent coats
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your fur! And if as a dog lover you’re thinking of a Golden Retriever sitting in the tower with its wavy, long hair, you definitely have the right image in mind. Curtain up for long-haired dog breeds with fluffy manes and the perfect shine.
Our list of 12 long-haired dog breeds:
German Shepherd
Border Collie
→Zwergspitz (Pomeranian)
Bernese Mountain Dog
Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog)
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Bearded Collie
Which dogs have long fur?
Whether a four-legged friend has long fur, rather medium-length, or belongs to the →short-haired dog breeds, is genetically determined and is inherited. Of course, this coat doesn’t grow all the way to the floor, but stops at a certain length.
What’s special is that some dogs come in both short and long fur. So if you’re thinking: “Wait, German Shepherds and →Dachshunds can be short-haired too?”, you’ve discovered a breed that has both long and short fur. It’s similar for breeds like Corgis, Weimaraners, and Border Collies.
With these tips, long fur stays shiny and healthy
To keep your furry friend’s beautiful coat looking great, a routine for →coat care is important. Many long-haired dog breeds have multiple layers of fur including an undercoat and it often doesn’t take long before, after playing and sleeping, the first tangles in the hair appear. With especially →fluffy, long fur you really can’t avoid daily grooming. These tips will help you care for your dog’s coat:
The right equipment: Depending on the length and type of hair, different brushes and combs make detangling easier. During shedding season, special combs help remove loose fur. Old hairs and dead skin flakes won’t stay in the coat for too long this way.
Make sure you don’t choose tools that are too harsh for grooming. Since the bristles also touch the skin, they should be made of natural materials or coated with soft materials like rubber.
Some long-haired breeds, such as →Doodle breeds, are known for their curly hair. Because they don’t shed, these dogs need to make regular visits to the dog groomer . But beware: Never use the trimmer yourself without first getting informed. Some coats have special layering and can’t just be trimmed.
→Healthy nutrition, healthy fur? A healthy composition of food is also important to keep your dog’s coat in top shape.
A regular bath not only ensures a pleasant scent and clean fur, but also effectively removes dirt, fur, and flakes. The rule is: bathe your dog as rarely as possible and as often as necessary. Unlike us humans, dogs don’t need frequent baths, so you shouldn’t reach for the shower head more often than every 8-10 weeks for your dog.
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