Petsmart Academy PREP Exam Questions & Answers Define smooth coated - Answer In general, the smooth coat is clean and odor-free. It is close to the body,
and individual hairs are short and stiff.
Examples of a smooth coated dog - Answer Examples include Pointers, Whippets, Boxers, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Doberman Pinschers, Boston Terriers
Define short coated - Answer The short coat is short, harsh, and close to the body.
Examples of a short coated dog - Answer Examples include Labrador Retrievers, Beagles, Rottweilers, Pugs
Define double coated - Answer The double coat is straight. It has a harsh outer guard coat, and a dense, thick, soft undercoat, which protects against extreme weather.
Examples of a double coated dog - Answer Examples include Akitas, German Shepherds, Norwegian Pomeranians, Shelties, Siberian Huskys
Define heavy coated - Answer The heavy coat has both long, thick, silky coat and limited short, smooth coat.
Examples of a heavy coated dog - Answer Examples include Newfoundlands, Chow Chows, Pekingese
Define silky coated - Answer The silky coat has both long, silky coat and limited short, smooth coat. A very short, tight coat is on the face and front sides of the legs; a short coat is on the body; and a longer coat is on the tail, the undercarriage, and the rear sides of the legs.
Examples of a silky coated dog - Answer Examples include all Setters, English Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles Define natural long hair - Answer The natural long-haired coat is characterized by long coat covering the entire body, and is often considered non-shedding.
Examples of a natural long haired dog - Answer Examples include Tibetan Terriers, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, Afghan Hounds, Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese
Define curly/wavy coat - Answer The curly or wavy coat is soft, curly or wavy, and non-shedding.
Examples of a curly/wavy coated dog - Answer Examples include Irish Water Spaniels, Old English Sheepdogs, Poodles, Bichon Frises
Define wired coat - Answer The wire coat has a soft, dense undercoat that covers much of the body, and wiry guard hair that covers the entire body (face, ears, body, legs, and tail).
Examples of a wire coated dog - Answer Examples include most Terriers, Giant and Standard Schnauzers, Wire-Haired Dachshunds, Irish Woflhounds
Define corded coat - Answer The corded coat consists of strong top coat entwining a soft, woolly undercoat. Typically breeds will not develop corded coats until adulthood.
Examples of a corded coated dog - Answer Examples include Pulis, Komondors, Poodles
Define combination coat - Answer The combination 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
Examples of a combination coated dog - Answer Examples include Brittanys, Golden Retrievers, Tibetan Spaniels, Border Collies
Grooming body styles? - Answer The bath & brush, the alltrim or body contour trim, the bladed body with stylized legs, the sporting dog or short legged terrier trim, and the hand scissor trim
