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Long Dog Breeds

Long-haired dog breeds range from sheepdogs to Irish Setters to terriers. Some long-haired dogs may even be considered hypoallergenic. Although their long, luscious locks require regular grooming to stay them looking their best, you'll pride oneself within the beauty and silkiness of their coats. Whether you’re curious about long-haired small dog breeds otherwise you prefer large breeds, you’ll find all of them right here. Because long-haired dog breeds don't have an undercoat, you'll still need to continue with a daily brushing and bathing schedule to stay their hair free from knots. Here are long-haired dog breeds who wear their hair proudly and can make all of your selfies a touch more sweetly shaggy.

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  • -- Why do some dogs have long hair?

    Some breeds of dogs, such as Labradors, usually have a short-haired coat. Some breeds, such as Poodles, continually have lengthy hair. Other breeds can have both kinds of coats, like the Dachshund. This kind of lengthy coat is brought about by using a recessive genetic mutation in the FGF5 gene.

  • -- Will my puppy have long hair?

    All pups are born with their undercoat. Some pups shed some of their undercoat developing into their grownup coat. You can inform if your pup will have a lengthy or quick coat via searching at their breed, gender, and ears. Pups that have hair will want haircuts as their hair continues to develop all at some point in their life.

  • -- Which are the best long-haired dog breeds?

    Small Long-Haired Dog Breeds: Chihuahua Dachshund Pomeranian Shih-Tzu Yorkshire Terrier

    Medium Sized Long-Haired Dog Breeds: Cocker Spaniel Collie Irish Setter Portuguese Water Dog Schnauzer