Which types of coats cannot be brushed?

• A. Short-haired
• B. Smooth
• C. Curly
• D. Corded

Answer: (D)

Corded coats form long, rope-like cords through natural matting, and brushing would pull those cords apart or damage their structure. Because the goal with corded coats is to maintain the cords intact, grooming focuses on separating and tidying the cords by hand and using tools designed to define the cords without brushing through them. In contrast, short-haired, smooth, and curly coats respond well to brushing with the right brushes and techniques. So the coat type that cannot be brushed is the corded coat.