RhiWLSL

Wow, I might have to look further into that then. Or find a "dog friendly" formula :D

Hi, I bath once weekly because we swim in a river, which is sand based. My dogs are also grubs and more often then not have been in the dirt or garden. We like them inside and also have a lot of visitors over/take them out a lot, so I like to have a well presented dog at all times. I do use a coat conditioner (Aloveen) to put back a little moisture into the coat what the shampoo would take out. She has been bathed once in the last 8 weeks. So I don't think the bathing has had much to do with this. I know its just exposure to QLD sun from 6.30am onwards.

I don't show, I just like a very black coat :)

My favourite (read sarcastically) is "What breed is she?" "Oh you can get black GSD's?" "Are you sure she's not cross bred?" :laugh: Awesome I will look into it as it can only benefit their health!

http://www.vetnpetdirect.com.au/vitagran_seaweed_meal Vet-n-pet direct (they are near me and first ones to come up) stock it at 45.95 for 5kg (All I'd need as 20kg is TOO MUCH!) They quote 5-10g depending on size. She is about 31kg at the moment in lean condition. Currently I am working to bulk her back up to a muscely 33-34kg

Hi, for the last 8 weeks she has had run of half an acre with me throwing the ball for her twice daily (I was bound to crutches) Now we are swimming 3x weekly and running, along with ball play on "rest days" While I was working, pre op, and she was kennelled during the day she was being swam and run 3x weekly, with ball play morning and night, along with walks. She is an active dog and if she's not tuckered out, we have holes all throughout the yard. Her fitness and condition isn't an issue. She also has 2-2 hips and 0-0 elbows. Im constantly asked if she is a farm bred kelpie or a Black Mal. Thanks for your concern though.

Do you know where I would find this? At a local produce place or online? No thyroid issues here!

Hi showdog, I had to shut her up as our fences are not 6ft and she will jump them. Her kennel was quite large so I never felt as if I were doing her wrong. She is not due for a season until September and no she doesn't chew - her skin is in A1 condition. She also doesn't wee or poo in her kennel unless she absolutely has too. She has stayed with her breeders a few times and they say the same thing. They are amazed. Thanks for your reply though

Hi Guys, Firstly, thanks so much for all the info! BC Crazy - I will grab some of the Sea Breeze Oil and wash her only once a week (I used to wash her weekly when I was working and never had any issues) Do you know if I could dilute this into a squirty bottle and spray it on her as she is getting a backyard bath at the moment but will get a Hydrobath when I can get to one. She will need a big blow out too. Hi Aliwake, I have fed Livamol and found that it put a reddish tinge through my SL GSD's coat so I won't use that, I also found I had to up the bones to keep tartar at bay because of the molasses/sugar in it. But it was great stuff for coat shine and condition. Dancinbcs - I thought as much, I may just have to keep up the stripping and get her under a blowdrier once a week Hey Mish13 - Where would I find these things? Just so I can look at getting them :) Thanks again, you guys are legends!

Hi all, I haven't been on here for a very long time but seeing as A LOT of breeders/Showies and knowledgeable people frequent here, I thought I'd get a new password sent to me and log on. I have an almost 2 year old Black WL GSD, I have never had this issue until recently (due to her not having run of the yard all day until 8 weeks ago) because I have had a knee recon and now am off work. Previous to this, she was kennelled from 8.30am - 7.30pm (No sun), obviously when she was out, was on my days off and half days. Otherwise two hours in the morning and same at night. I have to take her to VIC with me soon (about a month away) and she has slight sun bleaching happening over her rump. I want her looking her best for the breeder and would like some tips on how to get her tip top again. Some info: Diet: 2.5 cups Performadog 5-8 Chicken Necks 200-250g meat Supplements: Ester C (for joints and general health) 10mL Wheat Germ Oil 5mL Coconut Oil Sardines once weekly I have started to rug her in the morning until late PM (Weatherbeeta Landa for cooler days and a light weight one for hotter days - We live in QLD) I also use an undercoat rake on her 3-4 times a week I will start washing her with Plush Puppy Black Shampoo 2x a week. Are there things I should/could be doing to add to this or just hope it comes good/better in a few weeks with current regime. Usually she is almost blue-black and glossy (still glossy, just a slightly brown bum now) Tips/Advice VERY welcome! Thanks in advance, Rhiannon!