10/15/2021
Happy Friday! We wanted to give you all another interesting to get your day started. Read on to learn about the difference between fur and hair. It's long, but it's important. Swipe to see the dogs with hair and the dogs with fur.
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When it comes to dog breeds, there are important things you need to know and be prepared for before you go out and get a new four-legged friend. One of those important things is knowing if the breed you're getting has fur or hair. It makes a huge difference in knowing how to properly take care of your new friend.
Hair and fur are made up of the same thing--keratin. Keratin is also found in nails and skin. Hair and fur have different textures, growth cycles, and need to be groomed appropriately.
Fur typically sheds year-round, where the hair follicles release the old to produce new growth. This means that the growth cycle is shorter, so the hair can come back thicker in the colder months. This doubly applies to dogs with a double coat who were bred to be in the coldest of climates. This means that they need to be groomed and brushed regularly to promote a healthy skin and coat. Dogs with fur benefit from a diet rich in omegas, fatty acids, and proteins.
Hair on a dog is usually smoother and finer than fur, tends to be longer as it does not stop growing, and typically does not shed. Because of the texture, the hair tends to form matts and get tangled a lot easier, especially in dogs who form curly hair. If they do potentially shed it gets tangled in their hair and forms matts easier. Dogs with hair typically need to be groomed every 4-6 weeks.
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