Two Coats Types for St. Bernards

Saint Bernards have two coats types: long-haired or rough and short-haired or smooth. The wonderful thing is you can get both coat types in a litter of puppies. Most people have a preference to coat type. The smooth or short-haired Saint Bernard's markings are right there for you to see. Many individuals prefer this coat, they say there is less grooming. The rough or long-haired Saint Bernard's markings are sometimes hidden in that long coat. There is definitely more grooming with this coat type. It has been my experience that the smooth or short-haired Saint Bernards shed much more than the rough or long-haired. I currently have two smooth or short-haired Saint Bernards and every day I am astounded at how much fur they shed. I also have a rough or long-haired Saint Bernard, the shedding of fur is most noticeable when she is blowing her coat, other times it just isn't much of a problem.