Do German shepherds have double coat?

Answer 1

German Shepherds have three coat types: tight (short haired), plush (medium haired), and coated (long haired). The plush coat is preferred. Both the tight and the plush coats are doubled, which means they consist of two types of hairs: stiff guard hairs and fluffy undercoat hairs. The guard hairs shed water while the undercoat insulates the dog. Coated dogs have an extra long undercoat and are lacking guard hairs. Because they are not double coated like the other two, being coated is a serious fault in the conformation show ring.

Answer 2

Unless you shave their puppy coat, yes. They will grow with an undercoat (puppy coat) and their regular coat. You have to make sure you keep them groomed every winter and summer so their coats will be even.

Answer 3

Yes, German Shepherds have an extremely thick coat and it sheds non-stop. You will find hair everywhere from the butter bowl to under the bed. :) However, GSD's are amazing animals and the good out weighs the bad! :D

Answer 4

According to to the AKC, German Shepherds are supposed to have a double coat.

Answer 5

there is no difference between double coat and single coat german shepherd.all german shepherds have double coated fur.the only difference is long haired and short haired.

Answer 6

Yes, both long and short do.