COAT
The hair of an Australian Shepherd is of medium texture, straight to wavy, weather resistant and of medium length. The undercoat varies in quantity with variations in climate. Hair is short and smooth on the head, ears, front of forelegs and below the hocks. Backs of forelegs and britches are moderately feathered. There is a moderate mane and frill, more pronounced in dogs than in bitches.

CHARACTER
The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent, active dog with an even disposition; he is good-natured, seldom quarrelsome. He may be somewhat reserved in initial meetings.

RECOMMENDED CINDRA PRODUCTS:

TEXTURIZING SHAMPOO
RECONSTRUCTOR - Conditioner
DEVOTED - Spirit Collection Fragrance

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Hold up rough	Apply Sculpting Gel to base of neck hair while line brushing. Spray with diluted Super Coat and work in. Line brush to spread through rough. Chalk lightly and brush out
Chalk helper	Moisture Plus
Lacking look of substance	Comb Sculpting Gel through leg hair. Mist with water, and chalk as usual.
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% ) 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.
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.