Top 10 Dogs Breeds with Double Coats
Double coated dogs have a combination of a short, thick undercoat and a long overcoat.The short undercoat keeps them warm in winter and cool in summer. The long overcoat prevents their skin from getting wet. It's like a waterproof coat over the top.
The Top Ten
1 Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a medium size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia.
The Siberian Husky is a medium size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia.
2 Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of domestic dog originally bred for hauling heavy freight because of their strength and endurance, and later a sled dog.
The Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of domestic dog originally bred for hauling heavy freight because of their strength and endurance, and later a sled dog.
3 German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language. The breed is known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland.
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language. The breed is known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland.
4 Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged.
The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged.
5 Labrador Retriever
A variation of the Labrador Retriever, the Yellow Lab is known for its friendly and outgoing nature. Originating from Newfoundland, not Labrador as the name might imply, they are highly trainable and often used in roles such as search and rescue, guide dogs for the visually impaired, and as family pets.
A variation of the Labrador Retriever, the Yellow Lab is known for its friendly and outgoing nature. Originating from Newfoundland, not Labrador as the name might imply, they are highly trainable and often used in roles such as search and rescue, guide dogs for the visually impaired, and as family pets.
6 Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is a dog breed originally from northern China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan, which means "puffy-lion dog".
The Chow Chow is a dog breed originally from northern China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan, which means "puffy-lion dog".
7 Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion.
The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion.
8 Puli
The Puli is a small-medium breed of Hungarian herding and livestock guarding dog known for its long, corded coat. The tight curls of the coat, similar to dreadlocks, make it virtually waterproof.
The Puli is a small-medium breed of Hungarian herding and livestock guarding dog known for its long, corded coat. The tight curls of the coat, similar to dreadlocks, make it virtually waterproof.
9 Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog. The original name of this breed was Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy among the Rough Collie breeders at the time, so the breed's name was formally changed to Shetland Sheepdog.
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog. The original name of this breed was Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy among the Rough Collie breeders at the time, so the breed's name was formally changed to Shetland Sheepdog. With double coats so warm, my Shelties have enjoyed sleeping on snow.
10 Newfoundland
A large working dog breed known for its gentle and sweet nature, the Newfoundland excels in water rescue due to its webbed feet and strong swimming abilities. Originating from the Canadian island of Newfoundland, they are often employed in life-saving roles.
A large working dog breed known for its gentle and sweet nature, the Newfoundland excels in water rescue due to its webbed feet and strong swimming abilities. Originating from the Canadian island of Newfoundland, they are often employed in life-saving roles.The Contenders
11 Komondor
12 Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh corgis that originated in Wales, the other being the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh corgis that originated in Wales, the other being the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.BAdd New Item