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COAT
The American Water Spaniel coat can range from marcel (uniform waves) to closely curled. The amount of waves or curls can vary from one area to another on the dog. It is important to have undercoat to provide sufficient density to be of protection against weather, water or punishing cover, yet not too coarse or too soft. The throat, neck and rear of the dog well covered with hair. The ear well covered with hair on both sides with ear canal evident upon inspection. Forehead covered with short smooth hair and without topknot. Tail covered with hair to tip with moderate feathering. Legs have moderate feathering with waves or curls to harmonize with coat of dog. Coat may be trimmed to present a well-groomed appearance; the ears may be shaved; but neither is required.
CHARACTER
The demeanor of the American Water Spaniel indicates intelligence, eagerness to please and friendly. They possess great energy and eagerness for the hunt yet are controllable in the field.
RECOMMENDED CINDRA PRODUCTS:
TEXTURIZING SHAMPOO
RECONSTRUCTOR - Conditioner
ROBUST - 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. Another approach
is to shampoo, rinse and dry the coat first. Then apply Moisture plus
full strength, let sit 10-15 min. and blow out rather than work with
fingers. |
| 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. |
| Increase Undercoat |
Use Reconstructor routinely at bath time while coat is developing. |
| Prevent Water or Chemical Damage to Hair |
Apply full strength Moisture Plus to hair. Do not rinse. |
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