Cynthia
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for regular shampooing, I use an oatmeal based shampoo.
if they have skin issues, you can use a medicated shampoo like Selsum Blue (store brand is fine). It will help with skin and also make hair soft (for the courser haired ones).
pre show, I use a brightening shampoo made for black hair (as that is what is predominate on mine). I have one I got at an AKC vendor and it is purple, so probably like any of the whitening/brightening shampoos that are purple. I would stick with a whitening one if the dog has more white/blue than black/blue as it may dull the color.
and whatever you do, do not get this shampoo in their eyes! you can use a baby shampoo (like Johnsons) for the face/eyes. much gentler on them.
sometimes the dandruff is also related to not totally getting all the soap off, esp with a darker dog. when you rinse, do so from the tail to head, pulling the hair forward against the grain so you can get the water into the skin and rinse well.
I have noticed that no matter which one I use nor how much I rinse, esp if I wash day before show, I will have flakes. however, if I wash 2 days before, no flakes. the body has time to replenish the skin oils and that will keep flakes down.
some ppl use a mixture of listerine/water and spritz dog and rub into coat before show and that will help keep dandruff down. there are many sprays that can be used to wipe dog down. Crown Royal makes a shampoo, conditioner and a finishing spray. I use the spray and when sprayed on and rubbed w/ towel, in direction of hair (using some elbow grease), it will give a sheen and help pull natural oils to surface as well. and smells good.
on a personal note, I have gotten away from the show sheen and similar products (many still use it). with a darker coat, if the area you are in is dusty, the residue from the spray will act like a magnet and attach to the coat, then the dog looks dirty again. the CR mentioned does not leave a residue and does not attract dust.
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