[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Southern Dogs
- From: "Robert Dir" <dir@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx>, <uwish@xxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:35:44 -0600
As Jimmy told me when I put Jenny up BB in the middle of July--and asked him
how do you keep her coat. He of course, looked at me like I was stupid, and
said she is in AC--all the time--until she is ready to go into the ring.
GEEZ-WELL HELLO SANDI--DAHHH
----- Original Message -----
From: <Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx>
To: <uwish@xxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 2:40 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Southern Dogs
>
>
>
> In a message dated 12/20/2006 9:14:09 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> uwish@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> I was wondering if you people from the south could answer a few
> questions for me. Because it's very hot most of the year, how do you
> keep coats on your dogs? How do you keep your dogs outside during the
> day? I do love the coats us Northerns get on our dogs here, but my
> arthritic knees are not as thankful. Best, Barbara
> All the outside kennels are partially roofed (the first 30 feet) to give
> the
> dogs plenty of shade
> during the day, and like Amy mentioned, we have the large 4 foot
> industrial
> fans which keep the air moving all the time. On VERY hot days, we have
> misters about the roof which when on, keep the roof cool so heat does not
> build
> up underneath. In some ways, hurricane Rita was a blessing....a tree
> fell
> across the galvanized roof and much of it had to be replaced. When we
> did, we
> went to a newer product made out of PVC plastic that is white, so it
> reflects
> a lot of the heat and sun.
> I do have inside A/C kenneled area and everyone is in for some part of
> the
> day cooling off.
> To maintain coats on dogs I am showing at least once a day I mist through
> the coat to keep it hydrated. Frequent bathing before shows also helps
> maintain a lush and healthy coat. And of course, you must be sure they
> receive good
> nutrition and supplements to deal with the extreme's of environments, not
> unlike the extra's you provide in the winter for your dogs. Most of my
> dogs I
> can show year round because I work at their coats. They don't just
> happen.
>
> Molly
>
>
> Trillia German Shepherds since 1974
> Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC
> If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your
> pocket
> and then give him only two of them>>>>Phil Pastoret
>
>
>
>
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