Which coat type tends to shed heavily and requires more frequent brushing to prevent matting?

• A. Double-coated breeds
• B. Single-coated breeds
• C. Hairless breeds
• D. Curly-coated breeds

Answer: (A)

Coat structure with two layers leads to frequent shedding and a higher matting risk. A double-coated dog has a dense undercoat beneath a longer outer guard coat. The undercoat continuously releases loose hairs, especially during seasonal sheds, and those hairs can become tangled in the guard coat if they aren’t removed regularly. Regular brushing—ideally daily during shedding season—helps lift and remove that undercoat hair before it knots with the outer coat, preventing mats and keeping the coat smooth and manageable. Single-coated breeds shed less because they lack a thick undercoat, hairless breeds have little hair to shed and require skin care, and curly-coated breeds can tangle but don’t shed the same heavy undercoat as double-coated breeds.