Karting is a process of fully removing a dog's undercoat

• A. A coating technique used for long-haired breeds only
• B. True
• C. It refers to using a mat splitter
• D. It removes only the outer coat

Answer: (B)

Karting is a grooming technique that targets the dense undercoat of double-coated dogs. Using tools like an undercoat rake or stripping knife, the groomer lifts and removes loose undercoat fibers while leaving the outer guard hairs mostly intact. This helps reduce shedding, ease brushing, and prevent matting. The statement is true because karting focuses on removing the undercoat, not the outer coat, and it isn’t limited to long-haired breeds or done with a mat splitter. In practice, you remove as much undercoat as is appropriate for the dog's coat type and condition.