double coat
Dual-layer animal pelage
A double coat is a type of fur found on many dog breeds, consisting of two distinct layers: a dense, soft undercoat for insulation and a longer, coarser outer coat that repels water and debris.
Breeds like huskies, golden retrievers, and German shepherds have double coats.
These dogs typically shed heavily, especially during seasonal changes when they blow their coat—releasing large amounts of undercoat.
- guard hairsCoarse outer pelage
- huskyRough-voiced or stocky
- sled dogHarness-pulling polar canine
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
- wolfWild pack canine
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- dog coatfur pattern, undercoat, topcoat, shedding, brindle
- dog featuresears, eyes, nose, tail, paws
- animal coatsfur, undercoat, hide, fleece, pelt
- cat fur typestortoiseshell, tuxedo pattern, orange fur, black fur, white fur
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