The __ is short-coated dog, and the __ is a smooth-coated dog

• A. Belgian Malinois; Doberman Pinscher
• B. Doberman Pinscher; Belgian Malinois
• C. English Setter; Borzoi
• D. Beagle; Pug

Answer: (A)

Coat type is the key idea here. The Belgian Malinois has a short, dense double coat that lies close to the body, giving it a short-coated appearance, not a smooth coat. The Doberman Pinscher, on the other hand, has a smooth, short coat that sits flat and glossy. So the sentence fits best when the Belgian Malinois is described as short-coated and the Doberman Pinscher as smooth-coated.

Knowing coat types helps you predict grooming needs—short-coated breeds may still be double-coated and shed seasonally, requiring more brushing and deshedding tools, while smooth-coated breeds generally need lighter brushing and more attention to coat shine. The other pairings don’t align with these standard breed coat characteristics, reinforcing why this pairing is correct.