Grooming the Golden Retriever
COAT: The Golden Retriever coat is dense and water-repellent with good undercoat. Outer coat firm and resilient, neither coarse nor silky, lying close to body; may be straight or wavy. Untrimmed natural ruff; moderate feathering on back of forelegs and on underbody; heavier feathering on front of neck, back of thighs and underside of tail. Coat on head, paws, and front of legs is short and even. Excessive length, open coats, and limp, soft coats are very undesirable. Feet may be trimmed and stray hairs neatened, but the natural appearance of coat or outline should not be altered by cutting or clipping.
CHARACTER: Golden Retrievers possess a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident. They are friendly, reliable, and trustworthy.
RECOMMENDED CINDRA PRODUCTS:
Moisture Plus – Conditioner
| Problem | Solution |
| Show Grooming | Bathe in Moisturizing Shampoo and rinse. Before drying spray with Texturizing Mist. Brush though and towel dry for 20 minutes. Finish with Super Coat. |
| Prevent Water or Chemical Damage to Hair | Apply full strength Moisture Plus to hair. Do not rinse. |
| Detangling/Dematting | Apply full strength Moisture Plus liberally to the mat. Wait 15 minutes. Pull mat gently apart with fingers or comb. |
| Dry, damaged Coat | Our version of a hot oil treatment: Wet dog with warm water, apply Moisture Plus liberally. Wrap in hot towel for 15-20 minutes. Shampoo with Moisturizing Shampoo and rinse. |
| Increase Undercoat | Line brush daily with Maxicare as soon as dog is finished shedding |
| Showing on a hot, dry day | Use Maxicare as your only coat dressing |
| Showing without full undercoat | Texturizing Mist (diluted 50:50 with water) while line brushing will hold coat up long enough for judging. |
| Extra Volume | Super Coat (diluted 50-50 with water) while line brushing. If very humid try Texturizing Mist instead. |
| Shedding around house | Spray with Maxicare and brush daily. Be sure to get down to skin. Nothing will prevent shedding completely. It is a normal, necessary process for these breeds. |