Animal Behavior College Grooming Stage 6 Practice Test 2026 – Complete Exam Prep

Borzoi hairs are best described as a long, flowing outer coat paired with a soft, dense undercoat. That two-layer structure means the coat is combination-coated, not just single-layer or short. The outer guard hairs are long and silky, creating that graceful, draped look, while the undercoat provides warmth and fullness. So, this breed embodies two distinct coat textures, which is the hallmark of a combination-coated breed.

This differs from a silky-coated description, which would imply a single long, silky layer without a prominent undercoat; a short-coated or smooth-coated description would refer to a much shorter, single-texture coat with little to no undercoat. Because Borzoi has both layers, the combination-coated classification fits best. In grooming, this means regular brushing to manage shedding and prevent mats, paying attention to both the dense undercoat and the long outer coat.