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