Which pair correctly matches a coat-type category with an example breed mix?

• A. Double coat — Airedale Terrier mix
• B. Short/stocky — Chihuahua mix with a Labrador
• C. Wiry — Labradoodle mix
• D. Long silky — Corgi mix

Answer: (B)

Coat textures and lengths come from the typical fur traits of breeds, and the description should match what the parent breeds usually show. A short coat means little to no undercoat and a smooth, close-to-skin feel, while a long silky coat would be smooth and flowing, a wiry coat is rough and stiff, and a double coat has both an undercoat and guard hairs.

A Chihuahua–Labrador mix would most likely inherit a short coat from both sides, since both parent breeds have short coats. That makes a short coat a natural and practical description for the mix, aligning well with the label “Short/stocky.” The other pairings don’t fit as well: Airedale Terrier is known for a wiry coat rather than a true double coat; Labradoodles typically have curly or wavy coats rather than wiry; and Corgis don’t have a long silky coat either, since they wear a dense, medium-length double coat.