SHORT COAT
Short coats are close to the body, and fur is 3-6cm (1-2 inches) long.
Natural body oils can create odours and a film can be felt if the dog is dirty.
Natural body oils can create odours and a film can be felt if the dog is dirty.
This coat type is easy to maintain.
Use a cleansing shampoo enriched with insect repelling botanicals
and consider sensitive skin products depending on the breed.
Conditioner used after shampooing will help keep coat shiny and soft.
Use a cleansing shampoo enriched with insect repelling botanicals
and consider sensitive skin products depending on the breed.
Conditioner used after shampooing will help keep coat shiny and soft.
Conditioning sprays can be used on this coat type to keep it shiny and fresh in between grooming sessions.
If camping or on the move consider
waterless grooming options, such as waterless foam shampoo or wipes.
BREEDS
American Foxhound | Australian Cattle Dog
Basset Hound | Beagle | Belgian Malinois | Black and Tan Coonhound | Bloodhound | Bullmastiff
Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Canaan Dog | Chinese Shar-Pei | Curly-Coated Retriever
English Foxhound | Fox Terrier – smooth | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Harrier | Labrador Retriever | Mastiff
Parsons Russell | Pug | Rottweiler