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ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 04:22 PM

The previous post by Rizzi was great info! What you put in your dog is just as important as what you put on it.

I use Vellus products strictly now on my show coats. So far so good and I'm in love with the products. The Satin Cream used along with the Static Stabilizer will grow coat; atleast it does at my house, lol.

I tried a Cowboy Magic Detangle and Shine on one of mine and I had a heck of a time getting the product out of the coat. It left an oily residue that took me a week to get out. Thank goodness I didn't use it on my girls who are showing. I used my boy as a guniea pig, lol.

Mardelin · 09-09-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

The previous post by Rizzi was great info! What you put in your dog is just as important as what you put on it.

I use Vellus products strictly now on my show coats. So far so good and I'm in love with the products. The Satin Cream used along with the Static Stabilizer will grow coat; atleast it does at my house, lol.

I tried a Cowboy Magic Detangle and Shine on one of mine and I had a heck of a time getting the product out of the coat. It left an oily residue that took me a week to get out. Thank goodness I didn't use it on my girls who are showing. I used my boy as a guniea pig, lol.

In total agreement with feeding the coat from the inside out. Nutrition is priority in having a healthy coat.

I've never used any of the products you used. But, there is one peice of advise that was passed onto me by a hairdresser and I've latched onto it. When working with greasy and oily products and you want to make sure you get everything out without damaging your hair, in this case coat. Add baking powder to your shampoo. It's the one of the most natural was of clarifying a coat. My Go-Go had an ear infection and I was treating with Otomax (greasy) and was do to show her and tried her recommendation......got all the oilyness out......

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

In total agreement with feeding the coat from the inside out. Nutrition is priority in having a healthy coat.

I've never used any of the products you used. But, there is one peice of advise that was passed onto me by a hairdresser and I've latched onto it. When working with greasy and oily products and you want to make sure you get everything out without damaging your hair, in this case coat. Add baking powder to your shampoo. It's the one of the most natural was of clarifying a coat. My Go-Go had an ear infection and I was treating with Otomax (greasy) and was do to show her and tried her recommendation......got all the oilyness out......

Oh wow, thanks! I appreciate the info and would have never thought something so simple could fix some of my worst probs. I bathed my boy in Coat Handler's clarifying twice before I got it out. Thanks Mardelin!!

topknot · 09-09-2006, 07:10 PM

I have used Tree Tea Oil shampoo too to clense a coat and it works too. Just becareful not to get in their eyes. It is a natural herb too, from what I know. But the Baking Powder sounds better.
T.

k2p1e · 09-13-2006, 07:07 AM

Nice tip!!! Reggie is my little guy who is so prone to ear infections (hairy little ears), and I hate the greasiness, I wish I had known that before! ( now when I think of it he has not had an ear infection in well over a year...

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YORKIE7 · 09-13-2006, 09:35 AM

Wow thanks to all the experts on here that have shred advice and tips! i have learnt so much, about growing a healthy coat!

Also thanks for the link to www.dog-bows.com , i am ordering some emu oil and some shaws conditioner, that website is excellent!

YORKIE7 · 09-13-2006, 10:06 AM

I have another question, do any of you think that spaying changes the bitches coat?

Duchess had a lovely coat before, it grew fast and was silky and tangle free, since she was spayed we gave her a summer cut and her coat is growing back so so so slow and it tangles really easily. Could it be because of hormonal changes? thanks

By the way Duchess is 16 and a 1/2 months old and was spayed at 8 onths old.

nansyorkies · 09-20-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizzi

Hello, and congrats to you for having the motivation to show your little girl! The world of dog shows is interesting to say the least! However; it can be loads of fun! I have shown both with AKC and APRI> I have one tiny male who has Champeoned. The best advice I got came from my daughter when she heard me talking about shampoos, conditioners, wraps, etc. She said, Mom, you need to focus more on what you put into the dog, and not so uch on what you put onto him!" This is totally true! I have found one thing to be vital in his diet. Try putting wheat germ oil in his water daily (just a little), or a few drops on his food twice a day. Gives the coat a beautiful shine and texture.

HI,
PLEASE DO NOT THROW STONES AT THIS NOVICE.
WHAT IS THE APRI???? THANKS

Mardelin · 09-21-2006, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nansyorkies

HI,
PLEASE DO NOT THROW STONES AT THIS NOVICE.
WHAT IS THE APRI???? THANKS

America's Pet Registry, Inc.

09-13-2006, 07:07 AM	#35
k2p1e Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NB Posts: 212	Nice tip!!! Reggie is my little guy who is so prone to ear infections (hairy little ears), and I hate the greasiness, I wish I had known that before! ( now when I think of it he has not had an ear infection in well over a year... ) __________________ Carla Reggie and Kenzie "Every puppy should have a boy"

09-09-2006, 04:22 PM	#31
ButterflyYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 743	The previous post by Rizzi was great info! What you put in your dog is just as important as what you put on it. I use Vellus products strictly now on my show coats. So far so good and I'm in love with the products. The Satin Cream used along with the Static Stabilizer will grow coat; atleast it does at my house, lol. I tried a Cowboy Magic Detangle and Shine on one of mine and I had a heck of a time getting the product out of the coat. It left an oily residue that took me a week to get out. Thank goodness I didn't use it on my girls who are showing. I used my boy as a guniea pig, lol.

09-09-2006, 07:10 PM	#34
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	I have used Tree Tea Oil shampoo too to clense a coat and it works too. Just becareful not to get in their eyes. It is a natural herb too, from what I know. But the Baking Powder sounds better. T.

09-13-2006, 09:35 AM	#36
YORKIE7 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,227	Wow thanks to all the experts on here that have shred advice and tips! i have learnt so much, about growing a healthy coat! Also thanks for the link to www.dog-bows.com , i am ordering some emu oil and some shaws conditioner, that website is excellent!

09-13-2006, 10:06 AM	#37
YORKIE7 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,227	I have another question, do any of you think that spaying changes the bitches coat? Duchess had a lovely coat before, it grew fast and was silky and tangle free, since she was spayed we gave her a summer cut and her coat is growing back so so so slow and it tangles really easily. Could it be because of hormonal changes? thanks By the way Duchess is 16 and a 1/2 months old and was spayed at 8 onths old.