RedHedd...his hair does not curl when it is wet....it gets really long and straight. His tail gets really, really bushy when it's wet. I get such a good laugh with Abner getting wet....not only does he LOVE the rain, he will occasionally shower with me in the morning when I'm getting ready for work. I can actually pick him up and bring him right in the shower with me and he will just sit in my arms and get all wet.....SILLY ABNER!!!!!