Doberman coarse hair

kellym05

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Hey all! I have a female 1.5 year old dobe who has super coarse hair on her body. Her head is super smooth and soft! Was wondering if anyone used any conditioners or anything that helped to soften it ? I’ve never had this issue with my male. Thanks!
 

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I think they all vary by genetics. Our boy Elroy has a different coat than our others have and it's almost wavy along his spine. All of our blacks have had a denser coat with some coarser or softer than others.
Was wondering if anyone used any conditioners or anything that helped to soften it ?
Maybe coconut oil just rubbed in?
 
My boy doesn’t have coarse hair, but when he was younger the hair on his head and neck was super soft, almost fuzzy feeling. That may just be a puppy thing since now all of his hair is pretty smooth and sleek feeling.
 
The standard calls for a hard coat. It says "Smooth-haired, short, hard, thick and close lying. Invisible grey undercoat on the neck permissible." The coat down the back specifically should have a bit of wiry texture in blacks and reds. Fawns and Blues may feel more wirey, as the melanin isn't evenly distributed through the hair shaft. These lumps of melanin leaves these areas of the strands brittle, and easier to break. I see you obviously, have a black dog, but thought I would mention it for future readers that may find the thread.

I think the sardines mentioned before can definitely be helpful. I mix one or two into my boys meals here and there, not necessarily for the coat, but I am sure it doesn't hurt.
 

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