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744 – Drop-Coated Dog Care: Grooming & Breeding Secrets with Pat Keen-Fernandes

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Drop-Coated Dog Care: Grooming & Breeding Secrets with Pat Keen-Fernandes

Pat Keen Fernandes judging the YTCA Top Twenty.

Host Laura Reeves sits down with legendary handler Pat Keen-Fernandes at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America National Specialty to discuss the strict weekly bathing regimen required for drop-coated breeds, the genetics behind eliminating face staining and the crucial need for mentorship and pet trusts within the purebred dog community.

Episode Highlights

  • The Golden Rule of Drop Coats: Learn why a strict bathing regimen every five to seven days is the single most critical factor in achieving a beautiful, flowing coat.
  • Choosing the Right Tools: Discover why a high-quality, forgiving pin brush with a flexible, squishy pad is the ultimate tool for maintaining delicate coats without causing damage.
  • Shih Tzu School & Mentorship: Pat shares how she is giving back to the sport by mentoring new exhibitors through Shih Tzu School to help preserve the future of drop-coated breeds.
  • Breeding for Health and Structure: Explore how selective breeding naturally prevents issues like tear-staining, and why evaluating dogs based on overall balance and proper shoulder placement is essential.
  • Protecting Your Dogs with Pet Trusts: A sobering discussion on why every breeder and owner must establish written wills or pet trusts to ensure their dogs are protected if they are left behind.
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