 coat breakage
Hello, I dont recommend any harness. If you intend to show her, only keep her on concete, flagstone, tile of linoleum. Tile is the best as it is smooth and glazed. Grass and dirt yards are the worst for hair as is carpet. I you practice lead training, just use your show lead and be in a confined area in case she slips her collar. I keep my show dogs coat in "oil" until it is long enough to wrap. By then, they are with a handler. After they become a champion or are done being shown, I cut them down or am not as diligent with the coat. Sometimes the wraps are a problem too as the dog will "play" with them and try to pull them out. Thats when silk pajamas are really useful!!LOL I use Pure Paws cream or Bio Groom Super Cream to put them in oil. I have to bath and oil at least once per week and more often as the coat gets longer. Vellus products work nice too.
Did you get to the shows in Saratoga? Did you have mega fun??? If you are going this week-end, talk to some breeders or handlers about coat care. I know you will be able to fine some great products at the show. Lynn |