Black&white Coat Care

[aslan]

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Now that I finally have my black & white, I'd like to know if anyone's got any special tips for keeping the coat beautiful.

I am a bit worried that the harsh tropical Queensland sun might fade or bleach my boy's black. Although other black/black&white breeds here don't seem to have much trouble, so maybe I'm just a teeny bit paranoid.

Any external or internal (feeding) tips will be read with great interest.

 

[Scott Frodsham]

Now that I finally have my black & white,  I'd like to know if anyone's got any special tips for keeping the coat beautiful.
I am a bit worried that the harsh tropical Queensland sun might fade or bleach my boy's black.  Although other black/black&white breeds here don't seem to have much trouble,  so maybe I'm just a teeny bit paranoid.

Any external or internal (feeding) tips will be read with great interest.

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Give him a rub with a piece of silk! :blink:

 

[kirislin]

Doesn't kelp help with black pigment? Stop worrying, just feed him well, if he is healthy it will show in his coat. Enjoy him. How about some more pics?

Linda

 

[aslan]

We used to use kelp in Dalmatians to help improve pigment - eg pups who had shadowy spots. I don't need to improve pigment (he's got plenty ) but I just want to keep the shine and density of the black.

He will go in the shady kennel whilst I am at work and therefore won't be out in full strength sun during the hottest part of the day which I guess is the most important thing. I just don't want that rusty look you see on some black dogs in other breeds.

I'm just interested to read what other people do with their blacks.

 

[Morgan]

I always gave "Velcote" to my blacks. I doesn't improve the pigmentation but it helps to keep the coat in a shiny condition

 

[alfyn]

Evening primrose oil is excellent for coats,just a few drops a day on his food should do the trick :thumbsup:

And yes,how about LOTS more pics of the handsome Cash? :wub:

 

[Whip]

Our balck whip Inky has just turned one and hes starting to show a bit of the rust colour. His dad was black and mum was blue so I think it must be the mix coming out. I would be careful with him when its hot as Inky overheats very quickly but he's a very small whip.

I find almonds help keep the coat shiny he has about 3 or four a day.

 

[Seraphina]

When i lived in NSW my black horse and black danes used to get "burned" in summer. Their coat would get brown tinge. In the end i did not allow them out in the sun between about 11am and 4pm. It is a good idea anyway, hopefully reduces possibility of skin cancer.

:luck: Lida

 

[JAX]

I had a black persain cat ( called Leroy )who used to go brown in the summer . Id say keep him out of the sun Lana , and do what the others say :- "

Also we need pics , how about putting some of the baby ones on that you sent me ,, Then we can see how he s progressed :wub:

 

[whippetmad]

[SIZE=14pt]more,more photos please[/SIZE] :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[dessie]

I have never done anything 'special' with my blacks except that they always seem to come up with more scurf, no matter how careful you are on selecting a shampoo, when they are bathed. So I never bath the day before a show but usually between 7 - 3 days before one (and then hope he doesn't roll in fox sh*t between then and the show!!! LOL!)

 

[Lolcoe]

I've never thought about caring for a black/white dogs coat any different.

My JRT has a lovely coat which i think has something to do with sleeping on shredded paper :teehee:

 

[aslan]

Thanks for the tips everyone!

I haven't taken any more pics of Cash - OH isn't home to help me. I will put a baby pic or two on the other thread - but will have to resize them first.

 

[avon]

I brush Sid for ten minutes every morning - which he loves, and then "buff" his coat with a shammy leather. I also add sunflower oil to his feed. Everybody comments on his lovely glossy coat. :wub:

 

[aslan]

I always gave "Velcote" to my blacks. I doesn't improve the pigmentation but it helps to keep the coat in a shiny condition

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Tamara, what is Velcote? A product made by whom and where? Thanks.

Avon - I was thinking about adding oil of some sort to his diet. We used to do that with our Dallies and I have been asked by the breeder to do it with OH's red sibe.

 

[malin]

A spray-on sunblock might be a good idea for tropical Queensland. I'm sure there must be some especially made for dogs but otherwise there are plenty made for human hair.

 

[bardmand]

A spray-on sunblock might be a good idea for tropical Queensland. I'm sure there must be some especially made for dogs but otherwise there are plenty made for human hair.

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You must have read my mind! Also, I would think black whippets are less likely to get that brown tinge than longer-coated breeds, simply because they shed their hairs before they are bleached by the sun. This obviously might not hold true for all parts of Australia, though...

 

[Tesa]

Don't know much about the care of a black coat Lana, but I add Flax Seed Oil to Max and Beau's food. Great for their coats.

Also have a tube of Demcare Aloveen Oatmeal Intensive Conditioner. Should be easy to find at vets or larger shows. Great stuff to add a little lustre.

 

[annlouise]

Now that I finally have my black & white,  I'd like to know if anyone's got any special tips for keeping the coat beautiful.
I am a bit worried that the harsh tropical Queensland sun might fade or bleach my boy's black.  Although other black/black&white breeds here don't seem to have much trouble,  so maybe I'm just a teeny bit paranoid.

Any external or internal (feeding) tips will be read with great interest.

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HI I HAVE A BLACK WHIPPET AND I JUST USE A PIECE OF VELVET. USE THE SMOOTH SIDE, AND WHATCH HIS COAT SHINE!.

I HAVE BEEN DOING IT SINCE HE WAS A PUP NOW 3 YEARS OLD AND HIS COAT IS LIKE A MIRROR.

IT HAS TO BE PROPER VELVET, NO IMMITATIONS

IT DOES WORK.!

 

[Janimal]

Oh Lana - hope he stays black & white :unsure: .... Yes indeed where are those pictures pleeeasssssey :thumbsup: