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COAT
The Akita is double-coated. The Undercoat is thick, soft, dense and shorter than outer coat. The outer coat straight, harsh and standing somewhat off body. Hair on head, legs and ears short. Length of hair at withers and rump approximately two inches, which is slightly longer than on rest of body, except tail, where coat is longest and most profuse. Fault-Any indication of ruff or feathering.
CHARACTER
Alert and responsive, dignified and courageous. Aggressive toward other dogs
RECOMMENDED CINDRA PRODUCTS:
TEXTURIZING SHAMPOO
RECONSTRUCTOR - Conditioner
COURAGEOUS - Spirit Collection of Fragrances
| PROBLEM |
SOLUTION |
| Detangling/Dematting |
Apply full strength Moisture Plus liberally to the mat. Wait 15 minutes. Pull mat gently apart with fingers or comb. |
| Dry, damaged Coat |
Our version of a hot oil treatment: Wet dog with warm water, apply
Moisture Plus liberally. Wrap in hot towel for 15-20 minutes. Shampoo
with Moisturizing Shampoo and rinse. |
| Dingy White Coat |
Use Cleansing Shampoo on the first lather, wait 5 minutes then rinse. Follow with Texturizing Shampoo lather and rinse. |
| Increase Undercoat |
Line brush daily with Maxicare as soon as dog is finished shedding |
| Showing on a hot, dry day |
Use Maxicare as your only coat dressing |
| Showing without full undercoat |
Texturizing Mist (diluted 50:50 with water) while line brushing will hold coat up long enough for judging. |
| Spot Whitening/Urine Stains |
Use a small amount of Cleansing Shampoo full strength, wait 5 minutes and rinse |
| Extra Volume |
Super Coat (diluted 50-50 with water) while line brushing. If very humid try Texturizing Mist instead. |
| Shedding around house |
Spray with Maxicare and brush daily. Be sure to get down to skin.
Nothing will prevent shedding completely. It is a normal, necessary
process for these breeds. |
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