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You may want to play with diet. That is why I am using the bacon grease in the diet on most of the kids- but not all. You may see a differance in coat with a change of food. You also may find that you just have to bathe every three days to keep ypur kid looking the way you want him/her to look. We have a schedule here and everyone is bathed every three to four days nonstop all year round. |
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Kathy, have you noticed any ill-effects to bathing your dogs every three days? I'm a neophyte Yorkie owner, so forgive my ignorance, but I've been told that bathing dogs that often removes their "natural oils" and causes problems in the long run. Obviously, that's not the case if you bathe your pups that often. |
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Like I said earlier this is just what I do- I used this method on the standard poodles, cockers, afghan and Schit zu's that also made their homes with us over the years. This just works for me I am sure that it would not work for everyone. I am not suggesting that you try this method- only that this is what we have done. |
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We are unothodox on feeding. I may have a litter of puppies that each one likes a different food. If they don'y eat the ones I normally use- I will work until I find what they want. My local pet store is wonderful at giving me some of open bags- to try and see if this one will work. I do not care what the name brand is- as long as it is healthy and they will eat. I am lucky that I am a good customer at the feed store- we have chickens, geese,turkeys,peacocks, horses and goats ( used to have 4-H pigs and cows also) so I have spent a lot of money there and they want to keep me as a customer. |
Kathy, do you use bacon grease because it's handy? I bought some stuff called "Nutricoat Skin & Coat Food Supplement", for dogs and puppies. It has zinc and essential fatty acids. It is supposed to help prevent shedding, scratching, dull coat and flaking skin. I had to buy some more dog food so I bought a small bag of Nutro Ultra puppy food and a bag of Nutro Natural Choice small bites. I put some food down and all they did was sniff at it. I put some of the supplement on it and they were licking the supplement off the food. LOL I also bought "21st Century Pet Nutrition Healthy Skin & Coat" tablets. They love those, course they are liver flavored. They didn't like the size so I chopped them up and I think between the 5 of them they would have eaten the whole bottle if I let them. |
I like Nova Pearls shampoo for bathing. Its mild so the twice a week bathing doesn't dry out the skin. I have also done a hot oil treatment once in a while. Dirty coats can't grow and I never brush a dirty dog. I'm about to try the Pure Paws, I'm not that impressed with the Chris C system. I feed Natural Balance and use derm caps for the fatty acids. |
Please be careful adding bacon grease or oils to the dogs food. A dog can develop pancreatitis by a sudden large dose of fat when they are not used to it. If you are going to try this, do it slowly and gradually |
Lady of Yorkies- I use the bacon grease because that was what my old mentors form the 70's used and it worked for them. You have to remember that when I goy my first Yorkie back in the mid 70's a lot of the new products that are being spoken of did not exist. As with any thing moderation is needed-In thirty five years I have never had a problem with pancreatitis with any of the dogs or a liver problem. But I stated earlier this is just what works for us and my handler and was just sharing the information - not making a suggestions to any one. Nan, Peggy and I have had luck with this program and feel no need to change to- expensive shampoos, Conditioners, hot oil treatments etc. |
I feed Princess Royal Canin puppy 30. Then I will eventually switch her to Yorkshire Terrier Royal Canin when she reaches 10 months. My breeder said that has been the best for her show dogs. For shampoo and cond. I use Chris Christenson systems. I actually heard about it from here. It has seemed to work fine so far! :D |
It is all about what is working for you. If it isn't broke- why fix it. |
coat I have never had a show dog not in wraps...I do not think you can get to the level of a Specials without wrapping. I do think you can finish one who is left in natural coat. I want to try Kathy's "no wrap " method, but I don't know if I can retrain my brain. LOL I do not feed anything special in the way of diet...I think a healthy dog will grow a good coat if it is fed a quality dog food, groomed with a good product, coat is not abused with improper grooming methods, dog is free of fleas and allergies. Genes are important. |
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I think Pat is right as far as the genes go - I look at tons of yorkies - and wrapping is the best way to keep it looking good.....but in my case - My girls are Toad Hunting...Spying little Fence-Groupies ...I don't know how to wrap a coat - nor would I try - They would be tied in knots if I did it...not to mention I don't think they'd let me - they're too busy. I will brag on Shampoo....I LOVE the CC systems for Chanel - The Ice on Ice has improved the quality of her coat - She has a cottony coat so I vouch for it on her for that reason - Cheri is easy - she as silky hair - the CC Ice isn't as effective on her as Chanel but she IS easy and done in minutes ! I'd LIKE to try Plush Puppy. I've heard good things about it. On Mr. Big's coat - I sure have no advise except to say that MAYBE trimming an inch will bring back the luster - if it's dragging it's breaking off - Is he in Shows ? I love his name - always have - |
I recently spoke to a handler, he suggested if you want to protect the coat without wrapping he uses neutragena body oil/cream rinse combo he said good dog shampoo them mix 2 tsp of oil, 2 tbs of cream rinse (like suave) in a gallon of warm water mix very well and slowly pour and massage into the hair, rinse well but not too well, blow dry lightly. He also suggested shampoo them every 5 days. Brush boys coat less and girls coats more often. |
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