{"id":4424,"date":"2017-07-07T07:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=4424"},"modified":"2017-07-07T07:00:13","modified_gmt":"2017-07-07T11:00:13","slug":"4-ways-identify-dog-coat-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/4-ways-identify-dog-coat-types","title":{"rendered":"4 Tricks to Help You Identify Dog Coat Types"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dog groomers know that keeping a dog\u2019s coat healthy is the most important part of their job. To do this, groomers must be highly knowledgeable about coat types! Many different types of dogs will come into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/11\/dog-grooming-business-salon-home-pet-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your grooming salon<\/a>, so it is essential to have a strong understanding of dog groups, coat types, and how to properly groom each pup so he can enjoy a healthy life.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to make these distinctions in your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> dog grooming course<\/a>, but we\u2019ve put together four ways to identify a dog\u2019s coat type for reference!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/4-ways-identify-dog-coat-types\/#1_Know_dog_groups\" >1. Know dog groups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/4-ways-identify-dog-coat-types\/#2_Look_for_specific_characteristics\" >2. Look for specific characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/4-ways-identify-dog-coat-types\/#3_Use_your_hands\" >3. Use your hands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/4-ways-identify-dog-coat-types\/#4_Consider_the_dogs_lifestyle\" >4. Consider the dog\u2019s lifestyle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Know_dog_groups\"><\/span>1. Know dog groups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While groomers need to be familiar with many different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/03\/quiz-do-you-know-your-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog breeds<\/a>, it&#8217;s equally important to understand the different dog <em>groups<\/em>. Each group of dogs has its own unique set of characteristics. Knowing these groups will be helpful in understanding what their coat needs. Here are seven major dog groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sporting dogs\n<ul>\n<li>Golden Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, English Setter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Working dogs\n<ul>\n<li>Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Boxer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Herding dogs\n<ul>\n<li>Border Collie, Belgian Sheepdog, Australian Shepherd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Terrier dogs\n<ul>\n<li>Australian Terrier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/10\/grooming-border-terrier-course-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Border Terrier<\/a>, Bull Terrier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Toy dogs\n<ul>\n<li>Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Hound dogs\n<ul>\n<li>Bloodhound, Beagle, Greyhound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Non-sporting dogs\n<ul>\n<li>Dalmatian, Chow Chow, Bichon Frise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;4425&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Becoming familiar with these seven groups and researching into the characteristics and coat types of each breed is an excellent way to educate yourself as a dog groomer. It\u2019s also a great foundation to help you recognize certain types of coats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Look_for_specific_characteristics\"><\/span>2. Look for specific characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different coat types, which can be intimidating for dog groomers who don\u2019t have a great deal of experience or prior training. Don\u2019t fret\u2014each coat has its own distinguishing characteristics. With some practice, you&#8217;ll recognize them immediately after meeting a furry client for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 9 major coat types to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smooth coats<\/li>\n<li>Short coats<\/li>\n<li>Combination coats<\/li>\n<li>Double coats<\/li>\n<li>Heavy coats<\/li>\n<li>Silky coats<\/li>\n<li>Wire coats<\/li>\n<li>Curly coats<\/li>\n<li>Corded coats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The great news is that some of these coat types are obvious \u2013 you\u2019ll likely recognize a curly or heavy coat at first glance. However, others such as combination, double, and wire coats are a little trickier to spot.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of a combination coat, the dog\u2019s hair will have areas that are long and others that are short, which isn\u2019t a tough characteristic to notice. A double coat is a little bit more complicated as it consists of two layers \u2013 a thick, soft undercoat and a coarse topcoat. As a groomer, you likely won\u2019t be able to name this coat just by looking at it. You\u2019ll need to get more hands-on in order to identify the coat, which brings us to our next point on the list\u2026[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;4426&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_your_hands\"><\/span>3. Use your hands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/05\/job-description-of-a-professional-dog-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dog groomers<\/a> are hands-on people. After all, you\u2019re brushing and bathing pups every day. When it comes to identifying coat types, the best to find out and get to know the dog, too, is with your hands or a brush. As mentioned earlier, it is very important to know your dog breeds! These variations in coat types will change how you approach the groom. Being able to name the dog&#8217;s coat type the minute they walk through your door is the tell of a true master groomer!<\/p>\n<p>For example, when a Scottish Terrier goes into a grooming salon, groomers will not have to do too much work to learn their coat type\u2014a dog grooming course will teach you that Scottish Terriers have <strong>wire coats<\/strong>. As a result, groomers will use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/04\/groomers-guide-brushing-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">slicker brush to comb and detangle his fur<\/a>, followed by a de-shedding blade to remove the undercoat.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a new dog groomer or have not yet obtained your dog groomer certificate, you won\u2019t be able to easily identify the coat of the Scottish Terrier who walks into your salon. But don\u2019t worry \u2013 once the dog is on the grooming table, run your hands through his coat. If it is rough and bristly, it is probably a wire coat.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if a Siberian Husky finds himself in your grooming salon, a quick evaluation of his coat with your hands will tell you that his topcoat is coarse while his undercoat is soft. In this case, he has a double coat and must be groomed accordingly to ensure\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/02\/6-tips-healthy-coat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">his coat is healthy<\/a> and there aren\u2019t any tangles.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;4427&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Consider_the_dogs_lifestyle\"><\/span>4. Consider the dog\u2019s lifestyle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a big one! Different dog breeds will have different coat types, which is a result of selective breeding. As the dog groomer, you need to communicate with the owner to determine what kind of lifestyle their dog has. Just because a Husky has a thick topcoat doesn\u2019t mean that they are spending all of their time in the cold outdoors!<\/p>\n<p>Getting to know both your client and their dog will allow you to understand what their dog\u2019s life is like from day to day. Do they spend a lot of time outside? Are they more of an indoor animal? If a Husky comes to your salon with a tangled or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/11\/pet-groomers-matted-dog-coat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">matted double coat,<\/a> you need to be able to groom it properly so it can look and feel its best.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, <em>never<\/em> shave a double coat! Shaving will interfere with the dog\u2019s ability to regulate its body temperature (and even avoid sunburns!). Trim the coat instead. Do so in a way that will allow the dog to enjoy its daily routine![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What about dogs with mixed origin? We have a guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/07\/dog-grooming-styles-for-mixed-breed-pooches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grooming mixed-breed dogs<\/a>, too!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; 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