single coat

Unpaired outer garment

A single coat is a type of dog fur that lacks an undercoat, consisting only of the outer layer of hair.

Dogs with single coats—like poodles, malteses, and greyhounds—shed less and may be better tolerated by allergy sufferers, though they often need protection in cold weather.

The term contrasts with double coat, where a dense undercoat lies beneath the outer fur.

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  • layerSingle thickness of material
  • primerPreparatory coat or guide
  • paintColored coating substance
  • paint jobApplied color finish
  • brushBristled cleaning tool

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number of layers/coats

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Two-tiered animal fur

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coverage adequacy

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Protection without exclusions

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