Long-Haired Dog Breeds with Magnificent Coats
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your fur! And if you, as a dog lover, are now thinking of a Golden Retriever sitting in a tower with its wavy, long hair, you definitely have the right image in mind. The stage is set for long-haired dog breeds with a fluffy mane and the necessary shine.
Our List of 12 Long-Haired Dog Breeds:
- German Shepherd
- →Golden Retriever
- →Yorkshire Terrier
- Border Collie
- →Pomeranian
- →Havanese
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog)
- Afghan Hound
- Cocker Spaniel
- →Maltese
- Bearded Collie
Which Dogs Have Long Fur?
Whether a four-legged friend has long fur, rather medium-length, or belongs to the →short-haired breeds is genetically determined and is inherited. Of course, this fur does not grow to the ground but ends at a certain length.
What is particularly interesting is that some dogs can have both short and long fur. So if you are thinking, "Huh, the German Shepherd and the →Dachshund can be short-haired, right?" you have discovered a dog breed that has both long and short fur. The same applies to breeds like the Corgi, Weimaraner, and Border Collie.
With These Tips, Long Fur Stays Radiant and Healthy
To keep your furry friend's coat beautiful, a routine in →coat care is important. Many long-haired dog breeds have multiple layers of fur including an undercoat, and it often doesn't take long for the first tangles in the hair to form after playing and sleeping. With particularly →fluffy, long fur, you cannot avoid daily grooming. These tips will help you with coat care:
- The right equipment: Depending on the length and type of fur, different brushes and combs will make detangling easier. During shedding season, special combs help remove loose fur. Old hair and dead skin flakes won't linger in the fur for too long.
- Make sure you don't choose too harsh "tools" for grooming. Since the bristles also come into contact with the skin, they should be made of natural materials or covered with soft materials like rubber.
- Some dog breeds with long fur, such as the →Doodle breeds, are characterized by their curly hair. Due to the lack of shedding, these dogs need to visit the groomer regularly. But beware: Never take the trimmer into your own hands without first informing yourself thoroughly. Some fur has specific layering characteristics and should not simply be shortened.
- →Healthy diet, healthy fur? A healthy composition of the food is also important to keep your four-legged friend's coat intact.
- A regular bath not only ensures a pleasant scent and clean fur but also effectively removes dirt, fur, and flakes. Here, the rule is: Bathe your four-legged friend as rarely as possible and as often as necessary. Unlike us humans, dogs can manage without frequent baths, so you shouldn't reach for the showerhead more often than every 8-10 weeks.
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