How old is my Sheltie when he loses his undercoat?

How old is my Sheltie when he loses his undercoat?

1. My 3-year-old dog suddenly is very low in viable sperm… My sheltie is 11 and never had any problems, but about a month ago he lost his entire undercoat over the course of a few weeks.

How often does a Sheltie have to go into heat?

Can a small Sheltie, 12 lbs., be trained to keep wild Canadian geese off the grass and in ponds. [updated 7/18/01] 28. My female Sheltie, whom I want to breed, has only gone into heat every 10-11 months.

What did all of my Shelties die of?

All my Shelties have died of cancer. [updated 7/12/01] 32. I have invented a dog phone. 31. I’ve noticed in shows lately that the tip of Shelties’ ears are not folded down as much as in the past. 30.

Is it normal for a dog to have a dry and brittle coat?

If your dog has healthy skin and a shiny, smooth, silky coat, it is safe to say that he is probably pretty healthy. But, what of those canines who suffer from a dull, dry and brittle feeling coat?

What kind of coat does a Sheltie have?

Shelties have a double coat. The outer coat is harsh, straight, and long. The undercoat is short, furry, and dense and adds to the coat’s “standoff” appearance. Surprisingly, despite the thick undercoat and large amount and length of hair, a healthy Sheltie’s coat requires very little in the way of equipment or products to keep it looking great.

Do you need to brush your Sheltie after shedding?

When your Sheltie is shedding large quantities of hair, especially the undercoat, he may need daily brushing until the coat has shed out completely (breeders call this “blowing coat”) and the new coat has started to replace it. During heaving shedding, the undercoat can come out in larger cottony clumps. This is normal.

How can I get my Sheltie’s hair to grow?

Mix water and a small amount of hair conditioner in a spray bottle and mist your sheltie’s coat before brushing. Comb first against the topcoat’s direction, to get at the undercoat.

Why does a male Sheltie shed less than a female?

Because of hormonal differences, males shed less often than females. Neutering your male sheltie will cut back on shedding even more: Some fixed males shed heavily as little as once every two years. Spayed shelties shed less than their unaltered counterparts, so altering your dog at an early age will improve coat preservation and development.