Cording The Puli 's corded coat requires a large amount of patient grooming to keep it attractive . In animal grooming , cording is a technique in which dog coats are teased patiently into dreadlocks for coat care or presentation purposes . Some dog breeds that are often corded are the Puli and the Komondor . The Havanese is also occasionally corded for showing . Although considered attractive and desirable for show dogs , a corded coat acts very much like a dust mop as the dog moves through its environment . Dust , dirt , twigs , leaves , burs , and everything else quickly become tangled in the coat . To keep the coat attractive , the owner must put in considerable time and effort in cleaning it and in entertaining and exercising the dog in a way that minimizes the accumulation of litter . Such dogs often have their cords tied up or covered with assorted dog clothing when they are not in a clean environment .  This dog -related article is a stub . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it .  If this is a dog-breed article , see some suggestions for information to add . Categories : Dog shows and showing | Dog anatomy | Dog stubs 