Which statement best describes a double coat and the appropriate grooming pressure relative to single-coated dogs?

• A. A double coat has a dense undercoat with a guard coat and seasonal shedding; thorough brushing with deshedding tools and longer sessions; avoid over-trimming undercoat.
• B. A double coat lacks an undercoat; brief brushing is enough; trim aggressively.
• C. Double coats shed year-round evenly; use only clipping.
• D. Double coats require no brushing; only shampoo.

Answer: (B)