Lesser-Known Dog Breeds - The Triple-Coated Mountain Dog

The Triple-Coated Mountain Dog - Truly the shaggiest of all dogs.

The Triple-Coated Mountain Dog is unique in the dog world in that it has a triple-layered coat, which enables it to endure the harshest of conditions. Bred to guard sheep in remote mountain areas against wolves and bears, this dog is able to bare the very worst of winter conditions without showing the slightest signs of discomfort.

The hairs on the Triple-Coated grow faster than any other breed of dog. Unfortunately the dogs also shed those hairs faster than any other breed. This means that most folks would find it very difficult to put up with the constant hair that the dogs leave behind them wherever they go. 

However for those not obsessed with having a perfectly clean home, there. Is a surprising benefit to the dogs supercharged shedding. Under icy conditions, owners have found that the the hairs left on the ground behind the dog enable them to get a suer grip on slippery roads.

Perhaps the biggest challenge though for someone considering Triple-Coated Mountain Dog ownership is trying to keep their pet sufficiently cooled.