Your puppy's coat can usually tell you whether or not it will have long hair when it's older. A long-haired puppy will have a more furry, fluffy puppy coat than its short-haired siblings. The ears and the legs are also a good place to check for longer hair or “feathering” which is an indication of a long coat.
At what age does a puppy's coat change?
Puppies lose their puppy coats between 4-to-6 months of age, although this time frame varies widely from breed to breed and can start at 12 weeks or wait until they're one year old. You might not notice your puppy shedding, especially if she is a shorthaired breed, or the change could be dramatic.
How do you tell if a puppy will be rough coated?
Look for a telltale beard or whiskers that would indicate a rough-coated puppy. It may be hard to tell the difference in very young puppies, as their coats won't yet have grown much. By the age of six weeks, you should be able to determine coat type easily.
How can I tell if my German Shepherd puppy is long haired?
Spotting a Long Haired GSD They have tufts of fur around their ears, back of legs, hindquarters, around the tail and between their paws. Most long-haired Shepherds don't have an undercoat and as a result, look shiny.
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