Short Coat
The coat is sleek and shiny, lying close to the body—more like a layer of smooth, silky skin than traditional fur. Short-haired breeds are often a good choice for those seeking lower-maintenance grooming, but they still require regular grooming, especially during seasonal shifts when their coat thickness can change.
American english coonhound
American foxhound
Australian cattle dog
Basset hound
Beagle
Beauceron
Belgian malinois
Black and tan coonhound
Bloodhound
Bluetick coonhound
Boerboel
Bullmastiff
Canaan dog
Chesapeake bay retriever
Chinese shar-pei
Collie
Curly-coated retriever
English foxhound
Entlebucher mountain dog
Fox Terrier
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Harrier
Labrador retriever
Mastiff
Neapolitan mastiff
Norwegian lundehund
Parson Russell terrier
Portuguese podengo
Portuguese podengo pequeno
Pug
Rat Terrier
Rottweiler
Russell Terrier
Tree Walker Coonhound
Recommended Grooming Practices
Do NOT Shave
Never. Shaving this coat type causes the animal to lose the ability to regulate their temperature. Using their coat, they can warm themselves up or cool down.
Brushing
Although their hair is short, it does not mean that a brushing routine cannot be established. Using a Curry Brush at least once a week will help push extra shed out. DO NOT use a Furminator or circular double sided deshed blade. Smooth/short haired doesn't mean no hair.
Bathing
Short hair dogs have less skin protection, which means dirt and grime will build up on the skin much quicker. This accumulation acts as a glue and keeps your dog from naturally shedding which can cause infections, allergies, and overheating.
Frequency
3-4 weeks for best results
6-8 weeks for regular grooming
9-12 weeks for minimum maintenance