Why do dogs have different coats? Experts explain – and give grooming tips for different types
- Written by: Susan Hazel, Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
WildStrawberry / ShutterstockDog hair comes in many varieties, from shaggy to short, curly to straight. If you live with a dog, you live with their hair – on your couch, in your clothes, it’s everywhere!
Beyond colour, have you ever wondered what’s behind the differences in coat type?
We actually know quite a lot about why dogs...