Which statement about the short-haired coat is true?

• A. It lies close to the skin and lacks a thick hair layer.
• B. It grows very long in all areas.
• C. It is not protected by a thick layer of hair.
• D. It is always hypoallergenic.

Answer: (C)

Short-haired coats have hairs that are relatively short and lie close to the skin, and they typically lack a thick undercoat. Because there isn’t a dense, protective layer of hair, this type of coat isn’t shielded by a thick hair layer. That’s the statement that best describes short-haired coats and why it’s true.

The idea that it grows very long in all areas isn’t accurate for a short-haired type, since the defining feature is short hair rather than length. And while some people think certain coats are hypoallergenic, no coat type is guaranteed to be hypoallergenic—the level of allergens can vary and isn’t tied to short hair alone.