Mini dogs with smooth coats do not have undercoat, but they do shed.

Mini dogs with smooth coats do not have undercoat, but they do shed.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. They do not shed
• D. They shed only in spring

Answer: (A)

Smooth-coated, small dogs often have a single coat without a dense undercoat. But shedding isn’t eliminated by lacking an undercoat. Hair goes through growth cycles and older hairs are released to make way for new growth, so even without an undercoat these dogs shed guard hairs. You’ll typically see loose fur on brushes or around the home, and shedding can be year‑round or more noticeable in certain seasons depending on the individual dog and environment. So the statement is accurate: they do shed, even though they may not have a noticeable undercoat.

Smooth-coated, small dogs often have a single coat without a dense undercoat. But shedding isn’t eliminated by lacking an undercoat. Hair goes through growth cycles and older hairs are released to make way for new growth, so even without an undercoat these dogs shed guard hairs. You’ll typically see loose fur on brushes or around the home, and shedding can be year‑round or more noticeable in certain seasons depending on the individual dog and environment. So the statement is accurate: they do shed, even though they may not have a noticeable undercoat.