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  2. Dog coat - Wikipedia

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    The coat of the domestic dog refers to the hair that covers its body. Dogs demonstrate a wide range of coat colors, patterns, textures, and lengths. As with other mammals, a dog's fur has many uses, including thermoregulation and protection from cuts or scratches; furthermore, a dog's coat plays an important role in the showing of purebred dogs.

  3. Dog coat genetics - Wikipedia

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    Each hair follicle is surrounded by many melanocytes (pigment cells), which make and transfer the pigment melanin into a developing hair. Dog fur is colored by two types of melanin: eumelanin (brownish-black) and phaeomelanin (reddish-yellow). A melanocyte can be signaled to produce either color of melanin.

  4. Fur - Wikipedia

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    Today fur and trim used in garments may be dyed bright colors or to mimic exotic animal patterns, or shorn close like velvet. The term "a fur" may connote a coat, wrap, or shawl. The manufacturing of fur clothing involves obtaining animal pelts where the hair is left on the animal's processed skin.

  5. All the times you wished you weren't a pet owner ... - AOL

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    High-maintenance cats and dogs have coats that require a lot of attention. They tend to have extensive grooming needs and need brushing on a daily basis to ensure their fur stays in tip-top condition.

  6. Canine terminology - Wikipedia

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    One version produces yellow dogs, and a mutation produces black. All dog coat colors are modifications of black or yellow. [2] For example, the white in white miniature schnauzers is a cream color, not albinism (a genotype of e/e at MC1R.) Today, dogs exhibit a diverse array of fur coats, including dogs without fur, such as the Mexican Hairless ...

  7. This Matted Dog Who Was Frozen To The Ground Is ... - AOL

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    This sweet dog named Pilgrim was found almost frozen to the ground due to his overgrown hair Person rescuing matted dog from snow near a car. Image credits: Stray Rescue of St. Louis

  8. Hair of the dog - Wikipedia

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    Hair of the dog", short for "hair of the dog that bit you", is a colloquial expression in the English language predominantly used to refer to alcohol that is consumed as a hangover remedy (with the aim of lessening the effects of a hangover). Many other languages have their own phrase to describe the same concept.

  9. 50 Christmas Animals Caught Being Naughty, Nice, And ... - AOL

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    A tired dog is often a content one.” Then there’s training and structure: “Dogs thrive on consistency and clear expectations. Positive reinforcement and clear boundaries help them feel ...