When you see a dog like jazzie out in the cold with a blanket if snow - it means her fur is working and the heat isn't escaping enough to melt it!
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Guard hairs in action!
A wolf’s coat consists of two elements: the long guard hairs that form the visible outer layer of the fur and the downy undercoat meant to keep a wolf comfortable in cooler temperatures.
A wolf’s coat consists of two elements: the long guard hairs that form the visible outer layer of the fur and the downy undercoat meant to keep a wolf comfortable in cooler temperatures.
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