The document discusses different types of dog coats and coat growth. It describes wire coats, mixed coats, double coats, smooth coats, drop coats, and hairless coats. It explains that most dog coats grow to a specific length and then stop, while some breeds like poodles have coats that grow continuously. The growth cycle of dog hair is also outlined, including the anagen, catagen, and telogen phases. Details are provided on hair shaft structure and porosity levels. Proper pH levels are important for maintaining healthy hair.
2. Understanding
the
Coat
Growth
-‐Understanding
coat
texture
is
incredibly
important
for
proper
grooming.
-‐Your
can
damage
the
coat
if
you
choose
the
wrong
products
or
tools
or
don’t
have
the
proper
understanding
of
the
coat’s
needs.
4. Specific
Length
Coat
Most
Dog’s
Coats,
grow
to
a
specific
length
and
then
stops
growing.
The
Coat
is
then
shed
and
the
cycle
begins
again
5. Continuous
Growing
Coat
Continuous
Growing
Coats
grow
continuously
in
a
manner
similar
to
Human
Hair
Growth.
Some
Breeds
that
do
this
are:
-‐Bedlington
Terrier -‐Poodle
-‐Bichon
Frise -‐Portuguese
Water
Dog
-‐Irish
Water
Spaniel -‐Schnauzer
-‐Kerry
Blue
Terrier -‐Soft
Coated
Wheaten
-‐Maltese Terrier
6. Continuous
Growing
Coat
Corded
Coats
Corded
Coats
like
those
of
the
Puli
and
Komondor
are
thought
to
be
the
result
of
continuously
growing
curry
coats.
-‐Breeds
like
the
Poodle,
can
also
be
groomed
to
cord.
7. Coat
Types
-‐
Wire
Coat
§ Considered
one
of
the
most
difficult
dogs
to
groom
due
to
their
complicated
coat
texture.
§ Wire
Coated
Dogs
have
a
“double
coat”
meaning
they
have
an
undercoat,
which
is
soft
and
downy
and
a
top
coat,
which
is
long,
wiry
and
harsh.
The
top
coat
is
typically
water
repellent.
8. Coat
Types
-‐
Mixed
Coat
The
Mixed
Coat
has
both
a
short,
smooth
coat
and
a
long,
silky
coat.
-‐A
very
short
coat
is
on
the
face
and
front
sides
of
the
legs
-‐A
Short,
Dense
Coat
is
on
the
Body
-‐A
Longer
Coat
is
on
the
Tail,
The
undercarriage,
and
the
rear
sides
of
the
legs
Examples:
-‐Border
Collies
-‐Brittany
Spaniel
-‐Golden
Retriever
-‐Tibetan
Spaniels
9. Coat
Types
-‐
Double
Coat
These
coats
are
very
prone
to
shedding,
as
the
dog’s
undercoat
is
comprised
of
the
fine
strands
of
fur
that
frequently
stick
to
fabrics,
carpeting
&
upholstery.
-‐
Grooming
must
be
done
regularly
as
they
are
prone
to
matting.
-‐
The
Pure
Paws
Slicker
Brush
is
necessary
in
grooming
of
these
coats.
10. Coat
Types
-‐
Smooth
Coat
Smooth
Coats
feature
very
short,
straight
hair
that
is
fine
and
soft.
-‐
The
Smooth
Coat
is
the
easiest
and
quickest
to
groom.
11. Coat
Types
-‐
Drop
Coat
These
coats
are
long,
straight
&
Flowing
-‐Drop-‐coated
breeds
tend
to
be
less
allergenic
due
to
being
single
coated.
-‐They
have
only
one
hair
per
follicle
and
no
undercoat.
Drop
coats
tangle
easily
so
they
need
frequent
brushing
,
combing
and
products
to
control
matting
.
-‐They
have
less
dander
because
they
shed
less..
-‐The
longer
the
hair
grows
the
longer
it
takes
to
shed.
12. Coat
Types
-‐
Hairless
Coat
Hairless
Breeds
have
Special
Needs.
-‐They
may
be
totally
hairless
-‐May
have
a
combination
of
hairless
(skin)
areas
and
areas
with
a
coat.
-‐These
breeds
must
utilize
products
that
address
both
the
skin
and
the
coat
needs.
14. Growth
Cycle
Anagen
gowth
cycle,
where
the
hair
This
is
the
longest
shaft
reaches
its
maximum
length.
Catagen where
the
hairshaft
goes
This
is
the
stage
through
a
transition.
The
folicle
begins
to
shrink
and
breakdown.
Tetogen
This
is
the
resting
stage
where
the
hair
folicle
begins
to
degrade.
At
this
point
a
new
hair
shaft
will
start
to
form
and
develop.
16. Shaft
Porosity
§
Low
Porosity
§Low
porosity
is
when
the
cuticle
of
the
hair
shaft
is
too
compact
and
does
not
permit
moisture
to
enter
or
leave
the
hair
shaft.
Hair
with
low
porosity
has
a
tendency
to
repel
product
rather
than
absorb
it.
§
Normal
§With
normal
porosity,
the
cuticle
is
compact
and
inhibits
moisture
from
leaving
or
entering
the
hair
shaft;
however,
it
readily
absorbed
and
retains
products
that
are
properly
formulated
for
this
hair
type.
§High
Porosity
§Hair
with
high
porosity,
has
an
open
cuticle
that
both
absorbs
and
releases
moisture
easily.
Overly
porous
hair
can
easily
be
damaged
if
extreme
care
is
not.
Although
overly
porous
hair
absorbs
product
quickly,
it
is
often
dry
as
the
open
cuticle
does
not
allow
for
product
retention
within
the
hair
shaft.
17. The
pH
factor
Sufactants
with
high
pH
levels
cause
the
scales
of
the
hairshaft
to
shock
open.
This
exposes
the
delicate
cortex
&
medula
to
protein
and
moisture
loss
and
damage.
This
expose
will
cause
the
hair
shaft
to
weaken
in
areas
resulting
in
breakage
and
split
ends.
Pure
Paws
shampoos
are
pH
balanced
at
a
neutral
level
to
help
aquire
a
natural
lift.
18. Skin
Care
§Human
Skin
•
7
layers
of
skin
•pH
5.8
§
Canine
Skin
•
3
layers
of
skin
•Epidermis:
1st
layer
Formed
of
keratinized
cells-‐
Physical
and
chemical
barrier.
Dermis:
2nd
layer
Responsible
for
flexibility,
pigmentation,
structure,
and
sensory
perception.
Panniculus:
3rd
layer
Regulates
body
temperature.
•
pH
7
•Short,
Medium,Long
coats
•Short
-‐
Produce
30%
more
sebum
to
protect
their
skin
•Medium
-‐
The
production
of
sebum
is
much
less
therefore
the
protective
layer
is
smaller.
•
Long
–
Produce
little
sebum,
the
concern
here
is
more
for
dry
coats
and
damaged
hair
shafts
due
to
lack
of
moisture.
19. Maintenance
to
Show
¡ Product
Selection
§ Coat
Types
§ Current
Coat
Conditions
§ Environmental
Factors
¡ Maintenance
Days
§ Know
your
coat
§ Know
your
challenges
¡ Show
Days
§ How
to
improve
texture
§ How
to
add
shine
20. Product
Selection
by
Coat
Type
¡ Double
Coat
§ Ex:
Pomeranian
¡ Single
Coat
§ Doberman
¡ Harsh
Coat
§ Black
Russian
Terrier
¡ Terrier
Coat
§ Airedale
¡ Drop
Coat
§ Yorkshire
Terrier
21. Shampoo
Products
¡ Brightening
¡ Reconstructing
¡ Volumizing
¡ Oatmeal
¡ H2O
¡ Forte
¡ White
Magic
¡ No
Rinse/Self
Rinse
¡ Terrier
Touch
22. Conditioner
Products
¡ Moisturizing
¡ Deep
¡ Oatmeal
¡ H2O
¡ Forte
¡ Sealer
¡ Silk
¡ Terrier
Touch
