We often associate \u201cslim\u201d with bones showing through bare skin, but that\u2019s not always the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of skinny dog breeds with long hair masking the scrawny figure\u2014or maybe the coat is just a few strategically placed patches that add character to the gaunt look rather than hide it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive right in and see how long canine coats work with scrawny figures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lovable Scrawny Dogs With Gorgeous Locks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Silken Windhound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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• Lifespan:<\/strong> 12-20 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Weight:<\/strong> 22-55 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Height:<\/strong> 18-24 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Coat:<\/strong> Silky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  When we crafted our list of the top 10 skinny dogs<\/a>, we ended with the Silken Windhound. So, let\u2019s get things started with this long-haired beauty this time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  The breed is known for its silky-smooth coat with feathering around the face. These pups can have medium or long hair, but it\u2019s usually slightly shorter on the limbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Note that this skinny breed isn\u2019t recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  2. Poodle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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  • Lifespan:<\/strong> 10-18 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Weight: <\/strong>40-70 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Height:<\/strong> 15 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Coat:<\/strong> Curly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The curly hair makes poodles look like fluffy pillows. Yet, if you shave the coat off, you\u2019ll see how skinny these pups are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Aside from being important for dog shows, the long coat is also considered low-allergen and low-shedding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Afghan Hound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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    • Lifespan:<\/strong> 12-18 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Weight:<\/strong> 50-60 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Height:<\/strong> 25-27 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Coat:<\/strong> Silky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Picture this: a greyhound wearing a wig. That\u2019s how we\u2019d describe the Afghan hound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Don\u2019t let the glamorous supermodel look fool you; these dogs are aloof and playful. Of course, once they start running around, the wind pulls back their hair to expose just how scrawny they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      4. Irish Wolfhound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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      • Lifespan:<\/strong> 6-8 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Weight:<\/strong> 105-120 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Height:<\/strong> 30-32 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Coat:<\/strong> Wiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        It\u2019s hard to say that a dog that weighs over 100 pounds is skinny. However, once you consider the average height, you\u2019ll find this breed is rather slender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        That said, the coat on these well-behaved pups is more medium-length than long. The messy beard makes the coat seem longer, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5. Scottish Deerhound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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        • Lifespan:<\/strong> 8-11 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Weight:<\/strong> 75-110 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Height:<\/strong> 28-32 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Coat:<\/strong> Wiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Even with a double coat, you can tell that the deerhound is fairly slender (but not bony).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          In terms of texture and coat type, this breed is similar to the Irish Wolfhound. However, its AKC-accepted<\/a> colors are more limited; it comes in gray, brindle gray, and blue-gray. Unlike wolfhounds, deerhounds can\u2019t be red, white, or cream-colored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          6. Irish Setter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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          • Lifespan:<\/strong> 12-15 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Weight:<\/strong> 60-70 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Height:<\/strong> 25-27 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Coat:<\/strong> Silky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            What\u2019s red, vocal, and has a fringe of hair dangling from its tummy? It\u2019s the outgoing Irish setter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Although Irish setters have medium-length coats all over their bodies, the hair gets a bit long around the tail, belly, chest, and ears. This is what creates the \u201cfringe-like\u201d look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            To meet the AKC\u2019s show standards<\/a>, some pet parents might opt to trim the coat around the neck and face. Doing so helps highlight the dog\u2019s slender figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            7. Saluki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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            • Lifespan:<\/strong> 10-17 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Weight:<\/strong> 40-65 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Height:<\/strong> 23-28 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Coat:<\/strong> Smooth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Saluki is a short-haired breed. Why is it on the list? Well, you can\u2019t deny how long the hair is on their ears and the underside of their tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Interestingly, Saluki dogs are one of the oldest (around 5,000 years<\/a> old!) dog breeds. In fact, they were considered royal companions in ancient Egypt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              8. Kyrgyz Taigan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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              • Lifespan:<\/strong> 11-13 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Weight:<\/strong> 35-55 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Height:<\/strong> 23-27 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Coat:<\/strong> Smooth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                As the name implies, this breed is native to Kyrgyzstan and is embedded deep into the region\u2019s folklore<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Overall, the Taigan looks like the Saluki; they both have short coats over their bodies, with longer hairs on the ears and tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                However, the Taigan\u2019s unrollable tail \u201cring<\/a>\u201d is a key distinguishing feature. Plus, the breed develops an undercoat<\/a> during the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                The sad news is that purebred Kyrgyz Taigan dogs are hard to come by nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                9. Borzoi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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                • Lifespan:<\/strong> 9-14 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Weight:<\/strong> 60-105 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Height:<\/strong> 26-28 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Coat:<\/strong> Curly\/Silky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  If it weren\u2019t for the elongated muzzle, the Borzoi would look like the Taigan. How long, you ask? Well, it\u2019s as long as the dog\u2019s skull!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Unlike the Taigan, the Borzi is recognized by many clubs. So you won\u2019t have a hard time registering it with the UKC, AKC, or FCI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  10. Bedlington Terrier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Lifespan:<\/strong> 11-16 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Weight:<\/strong> 17-23 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Height:<\/strong> 15-17 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Coat:<\/strong> Curly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    While we\u2019re speaking of weird-looking muzzles, we have to mention the Bedlington Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    At first glance, these fluffy fellows look more like lambs than dogs, thanks to their curl-coated faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Compared to other dogs on the list, this breed\u2019s coat would be considered medium instead of long. However, the hair on the lithe legs is usually kept longer than the rest of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    11. Portuguese Water Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Lifespan:<\/strong> 11-13 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Weight:<\/strong> 35-60 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Height:<\/strong> 17-23 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Coat:<\/strong> Curly\/wavy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      People used to give water dogs the \u201cContinental Clip<\/a>.\u201d This means shaving from the navel and backward to give the hind parts a wide movement range while keeping the chest area warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Ironically, doing so on a breed with such a dense coat makes it look like the pup is wearing skinny jeans with a fluffy top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      12. Long-Haired Dachshunds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Lifespan:<\/strong> 12-16 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Weight:<\/strong> 20-26 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Height:<\/strong> 8-9 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Coat:<\/strong> Smooth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        According to Dachshund Health UK<\/a>, you should be able to feel (but not see) Dachshunds\u2019 ribs. So, they\u2019re not the skinniest on the list, but they\u2019re definitely lean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        The long-haired varieties usually have soft and straight hair. Yet, it\u2019s possible to notice slightly wavy parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        It\u2019s also worth noting that these beauties are prone to Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), and regular screening is vital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        13. L\u00f6wchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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                        • Lifespan:<\/strong> 13-15 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Weight:<\/strong> 15 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Height:<\/strong> 12-14 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Coat:<\/strong> Wavy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          If you loved the continental clip on porties, you\u2019ll probably appreciate the lion clip on the L\u00f6wchen dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          This clip highlights how skinny these dogs are under their dense, long coats. No wonder it was a favorite among European ladies of the court!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Plus, these scrawny affectionate pooches come in a lot of coats, from black to fawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          14. Hairless Khala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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                          • Lifespan:<\/strong> 10-14 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Weight:<\/strong> 26-55 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Height:<\/strong> 19-29 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Coat: <\/strong>Tuft only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            We get that it\u2019s a bit counterintuitive to include a breed with \u201chairless\u201d in its name on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            These dogs have a predisposition to hair loss, which leaves them bald pretty much everywhere. However, we find that the long mohawk-like tuft<\/a> on top of their heads is a compelling reason to mention them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            15. Chinese Crested<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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                            \n
                            • Lifespan: <\/strong>13-18 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Weight:<\/strong> 8-12 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Height:<\/strong> 11-13 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Coat:<\/strong> Hairless (with silky patches)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Last on the list, we have yet another breed that\u2019s technically both hairless and long-haired. The Chinese crested dogs are bald all over their bodies except for the head, feet, and tail\u2014did anyone say pigtails and fluffy socks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Add to that the spotted pink skin, and you get quite a fashionable toy dog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              All dogs from this breed are lean, but the \u201cdeer\u201d type is skinnier<\/a> than the \u201ccobby\u201d one. However, it\u2019s hard to find pure deers today, and most pups are a mix of the two types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              Long coats can sometimes change a dog\u2019s figure completely, like the Afghan hound that suddenly doesn\u2019t look all that skinny with its luscious locks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Meanwhile, a few sparse long hairs can add character to other scrawny breeds, like the khala and its mohawk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Keep in mind that many of these lovable pups with long hair require regular grooming to keep their coats clean, shiny, and presentable!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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