Information about Guard Hair
Guard hairs are the longest, most coarse hairs in a mammal's coat, forming the topcoat (or outer coat). They taper to a point and protect the undercoat from the elements. They are often water repellent and stick out above the rest of the coat. Guard hairs add the sheen to the coat of an animal.
In the hobby of animal fancy, the coat is an important conformation point in shows, particularly dog, cat and horse shows.
In the hobby of animal fancy, the coat is an important conformation point in shows, particularly dog, cat and horse shows.
See also
- Awn hair
- Coat (animal) for a general discussion of coats
- Coat (dog) for details about dog coats
- Down hair
- Fur
Mammalia
Linnaeus, 1758
Subclasses & Infraclasses
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Linnaeus, 1758
Subclasses & Infraclasses
- Subclass †Allotheria*
- Subclass Prototheria
- Subclass Theria
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Down hairs, also called the ground hairs, are the very fine, fluffy hairs closest to the skin on some mammals. The hairs are short and crimped, which makes them highly efficient for trapping air and insulating the animal.
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A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit.
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Animal fancy is a hobby involving the appreciation, promotion, and/or breeding of pet or domestic animals.
Fancy may include pet and exotic pet ownership, showing, trialling and other competitions, breeding and judging.
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Fancy may include pet and exotic pet ownership, showing, trialling and other competitions, breeding and judging.
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Coat, or the nature and quality of a show mammal's pelage, is an important conformation point in the hobby of animal fancy.
The pelage of a show animal may be divided into different types of hair (usually known as fur) or wool with a texture ranging from downy to spiky; in
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The pelage of a show animal may be divided into different types of hair (usually known as fur) or wool with a texture ranging from downy to spiky; in
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In dog breeding and showing, a conformation point is any one out of a long list of dog attributes known as the breed standard. This is a set standard, usually written, which is used to judge a given dog against the hypothetical ideal specimen of that breed.
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A show is a judged event or display in the hobby of animal fancy or in the occupation of animal husbandry.
Shows feature the best specimens of purebred animals in a locality or country.
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Shows feature the best specimens of purebred animals in a locality or country.
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In a conformation show, judges familiar with specific dog breeds evaluate individual dogs for how well they conform to published breed standards. Conformation shows are also referred to as dog shows or breed shows.
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cat show is a judged event where cats compete to win titles in various cat registering organizations. Both pedigreed and companion (or moggy) cats can compete, although the rules differ from organization to organization.
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A horse show is a judged exhibition of horses and ponies. Many different horse breeds and equestrian disciplines hold competitions worldwide, from local to the international levels.
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Awn hairs are the intermediate hairs in a mammal's coat. They are shorter than the guard hairs and longer than the down hairs. They help with insulation and protect the down hairs underneath. Most of the visible coat is made of this kind of hair.
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Coat, or the nature and quality of a show mammal's pelage, is an important conformation point in the hobby of animal fancy.
The pelage of a show animal may be divided into different types of hair (usually known as fur) or wool with a texture ranging from downy to spiky; in
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The pelage of a show animal may be divided into different types of hair (usually known as fur) or wool with a texture ranging from downy to spiky; in
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A dog's coat is its fur. A dog can be double coated—that is, having both a soft undercoat and a coarser topcoat. Some dog breeds are single-coated—having only one type of coat or the other, more often only the topcoat.
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Down hairs, also called the ground hairs, are the very fine, fluffy hairs closest to the skin on some mammals. The hairs are short and crimped, which makes them highly efficient for trapping air and insulating the animal.
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fur refers to the body hair of non-human mammals also known as the pelage (like the term plumage in birds). Fur comes from the coats of animals; the animal's coat may consist of short ground hair, long guard hair, and, in some cases, medium awn hair.
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