Thanks for the suggestions. Think I'll send off for some BioGroom samples. :D

Nancy,
That's a great idea. Thanks...now I just need to figure out which one to ask for.

Just say you'd like to try some of their products, they sent me three types of shampoo's and the cream rinse/conditioner.

I just sent them an email. Thanks! I have used Pet Silk for a few years. Lately, I am not so thrilled with it.

There is a product I've been using first for my BRT"s then, I decided to expand and try out for Razzle our Yorkie. It's called Isle of Dogs. www.isleofdogs.com They have a questionnaire you can fill out and they will get back to you with their product recommendations. I'm sorry don't know if they will send free samples or not. Their heavy cream conditioner number 51 I believe is very good for dematting/detangling.

I do continue to use Plush Puppy Shampoos (but not their conditioners). Also from them is a great product called swishy coat that can be used for a grooming spray.

Biogroom Oatmeal I always use for Razz's paws as he seems to like to try to chew those a lot. Also around his ears I use. Their Biogroom silk conditioner is also very good and I too love the smell of it.

I've also just started to use ISB| Iv Saint Bernard green apple shampoo and conditioner and I have the SIL - haven't made up my mind yet on their products.

But coat care often can change as your puppy grows n matures, and your climate also has a lot of influence.

Feeding the coat from the inside out is always your first way to go. There will be a whole lot of suggestions on this. Hydration ie lots of water is pretty important in the overall scheme of things. I've recently over the past six weeks been adding Royal Jelly an Isle of Dogs product to my beasties food. The most marked difference is in the BRT"s coat which are by nature double coarse coated breed. Their coat is shining despite the challenges of sun/wind and water. Not too sure if Razz's coat is a whole lot different yet. I may try to up the dosage a bit for him and see over the next six weeks.

The best product I've used for my show dogs is Laser Lites. Fantastic stuff, it's always helped me through the puppy coats and what it does to the adult coats is amazing.

I have Laser Lites - and have only used it on the BRT's umm. will try it out on razz man and see. I do love that product which I tend to use more in fall/spring when we get all muddy, it really cuts through the gunk.

Thanks for the tip Mary

After we talked yesterday about Isle of Dogs, I discovered Petco has started carrying some of their line. We visited our local Petco today, but our store didn't have it. I'm going to order it online.

For anyone interested, Petco and Bath & Body Works both carry IOD online and in some of their stores. The Isle of Dogs website offers free FedEx shipping on orders over $50.