Short Coat Care 

Short coat: why is “it doesn’t need anything” a dangerous myth? 

A short coat is very often considered the easiest to maintain. 

One of the most common sentences heard: 

“He’s short-haired, he doesn’t need anything.” 

Practice shows the opposite. 

Short-haired dogs often have the most persistent skin and coat problems. 

Constant shedding – not normal 

Many short-haired dogs:

• shed all year round,
• leave fine hair on clothes, furniture, and carpets,
• look as if they are always shedding. 

This is not a normal process. It is a sign that the coat cycle is disrupted. 

How should shedding occur? 

Physiologically, a dog should shed periodically – usually 1–2 times per year. 

This requires:

• strong, nourished follicles, 
• healthy breathable skin, 
• balanced supply of nutrients. 

If follicles do not have enough resources:

• they cannot release the old coat all at once,
• cannot grow a strong new hair. 

Then the hair falls out gradually – all year long. 

This is not just that type of coat. It is an imbalanced system. 

Short coat and skin specifics 

Short-haired dogs most often have:

• thicker skin,
• more active sebaceous glands,
• a higher tendency to become oily. 

If such skin is not regularly cleaned and nourished:

• pores become clogged,
• skin breathing is disrupted,
• follicles begin to starve. 

Most common short-coat problems 

Poorly maintained short-haired dogs often:

• shed constantly,
• have a greasy heavy coat,
• emit an unpleasant odor,
• are prone to irritation,
• have dandruff or redness. 

This is not a breed characteristic. It is the result of improper care. 

Can a short-haired dog shed very little? 

Yes. 

If the skin is regularly cleaned, follicles are nourished, pores are open, and skin balance is maintained, the coat cycle normalizes. 

Hair falls out when it is supposed to – not constantly. 

Short-haired dogs do not need less care. They need consistency and discipline. 

The essence of short coat care 

The short coat system is based on three principles: 

1️⃣ Regular skin cleansing 

2️⃣ Skin and follicle nourishment 

3️⃣ Removal of dead coat 

It is not complicated, but it must be done consistently. 

Work during shedding: 3-step system 

During shedding, the goal is not to wash out hair. The goal is to restore skin balance and help the body release the old coat at once. 

🔹 Step 1 – Skin preparation and deep cleansing 

Only clean skin can breathe. 

This stage:

• opens pores,
• removes excess oil,
• cleanses dead cells. 

Without this stage, follicles cannot function properly. 

🔹 Step 2 – Skin and follicle nourishment 

This is the most important stage. 

Products nourish the skin, provide follicles with necessary substances, stimulate circulation, and help release dead coat. 

The product is left on for no less than 5 minutes. 

During this time, follicles receive nutrients, wake up, and dead hair loosens. 

Brushing during the procedure 

Begin very gently brushing with a rake, without pressure and without aggression. 

Dead coat is removed without trauma, hair is not pulled out, and the follicle is not damaged. 

Brush until almost no shedding hair remains. 

This allows the body to: 

✔ release the old coat at once 

✔ begin growing a new one 

🔹 Step 3 – Conditioning and stabilization 

This stage is critically important. 

Its goal is to soothe the skin, stabilize pH, close the protective barrier, and protect from irritation. 

After the procedure, the skin should remain: 

✔ calm 

✔ hydrated 

✔ protected 

3-step system to restore short coat balance 

The goal is to restore skin balance, strengthen follicles, and stop constant shedding. 

🔹 STAGE 1 – CLEANSING 

🎯 Goal: 

• Deeply cleanse skin and pores 

• Remove excess oil 

• Prepare skin for nourishment 

✅ Recommended products: 

• TAURO PRO LINE Ultra Natural Care Gentle Scrub Shampoo 
• TAURO PRO LINE Pure Nature Herbal Detox Shampoo 

🔹 STAGE 2 – NOURISHMENT / FUNCTION 

🎯 Goal: 

• Nourish follicles 

• Activate circulation 

• Promote separation of dead hair 

• Help release the old coat at once 

✅ Recommended products: 

• TAURO PRO LINE Pure Nature Fur Growth Shampoo 
• TAURO PRO LINE Derma Care Coat Growth Recovery Shampoo 

📌 Leave the shampoo on for at least 5 minutes. 

🔹 STAGE 3 – BRUSHING DURING THE PROCEDURE 

🎯 Goal: 

• Gently remove loosened hair 

• Avoid damaging the skin 

• Avoid pulling active hairs 

✅ Recommended tools: 

• TAURO PRO LINE COAT RAKE 

Alternative for sensitive skin: TAURO PRO LINE SILICONE BRUSH 

📌 Use Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Detangling Leave-In Conditioner during brushing. 

🔹 STAGE 4 – CONDITIONING 

🎯 Goal: 

• Stabilize skin pH 

• Close pores 

• Soothe the skin 

• Protect from irritation 

✅ Recommended products: 

• TAURO PRO LINE Ultra Natural Moisturizing Conditioner 
• TAURO PRO LINE Keratin+ Conditioner 

🔹 STAGE 5 – CARE BETWEEN PROCEDURES 

🎯 Goal: 

• Maintain skin balance 

• Hydrate 

• Reduce odor 

• Protect sensitive areas 

✅ Recommended product: 

• TAURO PRO LINE PURE MIST (especially suitable for beard, paws, folds). 

👉 Can be used daily. 

Important to understand 

A short coat is not the easiest to maintain. Problems become visible immediately. 

If skin and coat are properly maintained: 

✔ shedding becomes seasonal 

✔ odor disappears 

✔ skin remains calm 

✔ the coat becomes shiny and stable 

Then the short coat becomes one of the cleanest and easiest to maintain.