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COAT
The hair in the Dandy Dinmont coat should be about two inches long; the body coat is a mixture of about 2/3 hardish hair with about 1/3 soft hair, giving a sort of crisp texture. The hard hair is not wiry. The body coat is shortened by plucking. The coat is termed pily or pencilled, the effect of the natural intermingling of the two types of hair. The hair on the underpart of the body is softer than on the top.
The head is covered with very soft, silky hair, the silkier the better. It should not be confined to a mere topknot but extends to cover the upper portion of the ears, including the fold, and frames the eyes. Starting about two inches from the tip, the ear has a thin feather of hair of nearly the same color and texture as the topknot, giving the ear the appearance of ending in a distinct point. The body of the ear is covered with short, soft, velvety hair. The hair on the muzzle is of the same texture as the foreleg feather. For presentation, the hair on the top of the muzzle is shortened. The hair behind the nose is naturally more sparse for about an inch.
The forelegs have a feather about two inches long, the same texture as the muzzle. The hind leg hair is of the same texture but has considerably less feather. The upper side of the tail is covered with crisper hair than that on the body. The underside has a softer feather about two inches long, gradually shorter as it nears the tip, shaped like a scimitar.
CHARACTER
The Dandy Dinmont is independent, determined, reserved and intelligent. It combines an affectionate and dignified nature with, in a working situation, tenacity and boldness.
RECOMMENDED CINDRA PRODUCTS:
TEXTURIZING SHAMPOO
RECONSTRUCTOR - Conditioner
SPIRITED - Spirit Collection of Fragrances
| PROBLEM |
SOLUTION |
| Soft Coat |
Mist with full strength Texturizing Mist and brush |
| Thin leg furnishings/feathers |
Spray daily with Maxicare and brush |
| Chalk Helper |
Moisture Plus |
| Top Knot |
Spray with Pro Spray and hold in place with comb while drying. Brush through. |
| Mustache and Eyebrows |
Apply Sculpting Gel and comb into position |
| 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.
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