Here at Leading Edge Dog Show Academy, we often categorise the breeds of dogs into 6 “coat types” to help with grooming instruction. Today we take the time to define these categories…
Double Coats: Golden Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, Newfoundlands…
Drop Coats: Yorkshire Terriers, Afghan Hounds, Maltese…
Scissored Coats: Poodles (all varieties), Bichon Frise, Portuguese Water Dogs…
Setter/Spaniel Coats: American Cocker Spaniels, Irish Setters, Boykin Spaniels…
Smooth Coats: French Bulldogs, Boxers, Dalmatians…
Wire Coats: Wire Fox Terriers, Airedale Terriers, WireHair Pointing Griffons…

What coat type is your dog? Let us know in the comments!