Bouvier getting ready for show

Calliope Rita, C.D. getting ready for the November show and 3rd CC

This is in response to the excellent post by Shane from the Bahamas. 

Excellent post Shane and thank you for the information you posted.

I have not posted on this blog for a while as Barbados was affected by Tomas which was a category one hurricane.  No lives were lost in Barbados unlike St. Lucia and other islands where Tomas visited.  However, Tomas did do some destruction.  Our electricity was off for a while.  At my home only 2 days but in other places 10 days plus as the winds had blown down large trees and wires had been cut by tree branches.  My land line came back after a day or two but I had friends whose land lines only just were restored. I only got back my multi choice tv on Wednesday as the antenae had come off the roof.  I still have a roof to sort out as this roof has asphalt shingles and so many blew off.  Also the solar water heater on the roof became disconnected but it does not make sense reconnecting that until I decide what I am doing with the  roof. 

 Nothing so refreshing as a cold shower on mornings to get you fully awake for a start to the day 🙂 🙂 Luckily, this area has high water pressure and lots of areas were without water but not here.

I thought I might have lost some mango trees but I only lost some plantain trees and a small golden apple tree. 

Barbadians have a lot to be thankful for as we very seldom get hit by hurricanes but we are an island and very vulnerable to the forces of nature.

On Shampoos and Conditioners, as I have a coated breed which is strong in the show ring I am picky what I put on my Bouviers’ coats.  I use #1 All Systems Crisp Coat and also their conditioner.  I don’t shampoo very often as it can get a Bouvier’s coat too soft.  Before a show I will shampoo the beard and moustache and also lower parts of legs.

I usually groom my Bouviers when I am watching tv, that is combing through the coat and brushing and I find because I spend time on their coats every week, I do not end up with coat problems.  Yes, the coat in Barbados will not be like a Bouvier who is experiencing winter and cold climates, the coats adjust to our climate.

I have found that buying the product I like usually costs more to ship than  the actual product so anytime I have family or friends coming to Barbados from the USA, I have the product shipped to them to bring down for me.

I realise that Amazon.com, a site which I like and use, is carrying quite a few of these top shampoos.


Following this post is the critique from Dianna Spavin, UK judge, of the November 21st. show. I think it was an honest critique. So pix. and possibly videos from my camcorder to follow.

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One Comment to “Shampoos and Conditioners for Dogs”

  1. t-man says:

    First of all, let me correct you, Ch Calliope Rita, C.D. 😀 Rita is a great beautiful big bitch with the loveliest of temperaments. I was lucky enough to work with her a bit before the show, where she received her 3rd CC.
    Just to note, our coats in all double coated and coated breeds will never be like or similar to those overseas, I fine my akita puppies may hold a thick coat until their first time shedding.

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