Elise+Hudson Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hey guys, I am just about to order a Chris Stix in black to use on some of the merle spots on my little guy, although I was thinking I might as well order a tan one for his face for when he gets a bit older. Seeing as it seems silly to order one and pay more for postage! The tan on the website seem quite pale though? Is there anyone who has used these that might know the best colour suitable for the tan points on my baby Aussie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Most aussie people I know (which is suprisingly quite a few) and have watched groom dont use chris stix, not sure why you would need to use them on his merle spots?or his tan? Did someone advise you to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise+Hudson Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yes I was advised by someone to use it on one spot which is not quite right at the moment, it is growing out with his adult coat, but won't be gone for a few months yet. I wasn't really planning on using one on his tan, although I have seen someone use one for this. I mostly just need to fix this one black spot for the next few months till it grows out properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Ahhh ok, well personally I find chris stix to be quite a heavy product and try and avoid them and instead go with regular chalk and make sure I hair spray it on to try and avoid it coming off on my hands/clothes or the judges hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise+Hudson Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Oh fair enough It is only quite a small spot, is it possible to buy black chalk? (I am so new to this sorry!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Found them totally useless for what they cost & not agreeing with all coats. yes you can buy black chalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Oh fair enough It is only quite a small spot, is it possible to buy black chalk? (I am so new to this sorry!) You sure can... Pretty sure I actually got mine from a horse shop!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise+Hudson Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 I might try and do that then, thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Like them a lot for covering all manner of sins on a close coated dog that likes to run through things instead of around things, wouldn't have thought they'd be the right thing for a long coat though - as someone else mentioned, very heavy product! Not really much different to the olden days when we used liquid shoe nugget for the same job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 TBH I wouldn't worry about a single not quite right spot, he isn't going to loose places on something like that, if the judge is any good! There are lots more important things a judge will be looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 TBH I wouldn't worry about a single not quite right spot, he isn't going to loose places on something like that, if the judge is any good! There are lots more important things a judge will be looking at. I agree - dilute spots are not a disqualifying fault in the breed. I would not bother with the chalk as unless you apply it properly the judge is going to come away with black hands. And definitely not Chris Stix - they are a very heavy product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I use Chris Stix. I don't have a problem with them, but I use then to the way it suits me. I think if you experiment with them in the way you use them it will make a big difference. I love them as the colour does not come of like chalk. It may just be a case of thinking outside the square with the way you use this product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Would the judge even look at the "spots"? I'd like to think they're too busy assessing the overall structure, movement, balance and type than checking each merle spot individually. I wouldn't worry about it and I wouldn't be putting any heavy product where the judge is likely to be feeling for the underlying structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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