Do dogs have hair or fur?

The only real differences between hair and fur are the descriptions that we have applied to hair and fur that determine the type of coat a dog has. One is not more allergen-free than the other; it is the lack of loose hair and dander as well as well as other factors, that determine whether a person is allergic or not. read more

Many believe that determining whether a dog has fur or hair tells them whether the dog will cause allergic reactions. There are also those who take great pride in the fact that their dog has hair, not fur, claiming they don't shed and are hypoallergenic. read more

Most groomers say fur, stating that hair is on humans—fur is on dogs. Another misinterpretation is that hair will grow forever unless it is cut or damaged, while fur has a growth threshold. Not true. read more

Hair vs Fur For the owners of some breeds it seems almost a point of pride to claim that their dogs are covered in hair, rather than fur. The belief is that this accounts for why people may be less allergic to some breeds. read more