Samantha J Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 So i was wondering how often people bath their BCs. Holly has only had 3 baths since we got her about 14months ago. Her coat is always so shiney and healthy looking and i have had different views on this subject given to me. Some say you should bath regularly but most i have had said that they don't need many baths and not to often as it damages their protective coat. She does get wet alot but that is in the sea! Just wondered if any one had any views on this on here?, sorry if it is a topic that has been discussed before, i am still quite new. Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetlander Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 My dogs all get a bath about once a month, but that is largely because they sleep on my bed. Quinn is usually bathed after he goes to his sheep lessons, so he can get a couple baths a month, poor guy. Their coats all look great. I think there is a lot of leeway in frequency and what works for a particular dog/situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 When ever they look like this..... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 That's classic, Mark! My dogs get a bath every couple of months or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Great picture, Mark!!! The only time mine get hosed off, which is the only "bath" they ever get, is when they are green from rolling in fresh cowpies, like Mark's pic. But even then, it's just a quick hosing, no soap or anything. Most of the time they smell like cows. But I really like the smell of cows... , and, yes, they sleep on the bed, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Holly sleeps on my bed too, hehe. We do get through quite a few towels though especially after her wintertime walks she gets really mucky then but usually a good rub down gets most of it off. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melodyuk Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Scamp has had 3 proper baths.... he is 14 months old. That was because he was caped in brook muck on two occassion and the 3rd time had sticky sweets stuck to him from my youngest leaving them lying about!!!! He always cleasns himself even when muddy... within an hour he is pure white again He also goes in the sea so gets wet then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Mine get a bath about every 6 months, unless they look like the dog in Mark's picture . They get hosed off if they're muddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 We hose the dogs off when they look like the one in Mark's great picture (or even when they look at little less bad than that....)--bathing with shampoo, almost never (I think I've used shampoo on Pippin, the 3-year old, maybe three times, but I can only remember two). We believe fully in the border collie fairies, who seem to take care of everyday dirt and grim just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClickMeBC Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Quynn has been with me for three weeks and has had two proper baths - he got one the day after he came home, and another when he had an accident in his crate. The IGs get baths more often in the summer than in the winter, but I find if I bathe to often then their coats become dandruff-ridden and it breaks down the water-resistant oils that help keep them dry and warm in the winter. My dogs usually get baths simply when they are dirty, roll in deer poop, or just smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Never. Well, that's not true. Maybe once a year or so. They swim a lot, in the ocean as well, and it does them no harm. Once a year a charity does a dog wash fundraiser and I take them there for a good scrubbing. Occasionally my neighbor takes my dogs hiking and then he likes to give them a bath afterward - more power to him. I have far better things to do with my time than wash dogs! The have gotten hosed down when they get really muddy, but I don't consider that bathing, really. RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I'm with RDM....they haven't had a 'real' bath yet although I've been lucky that we've avoided the skunks I love their 'teflon' coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I'm with RDM....they haven't had a 'real' bath yet although I've been lucky that we've avoided the skunks Oh yeah, I make amendment for the skunk thing. They HAVE been bathed in toothpaste when they get skunked! RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Nothing like a good roll in skunk poop to lead to a bath (with shampoo). They're not coming into the house that that perfume. RDM, install one of these and you'll give up the hose. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marm Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 LOVE, LOVE Mark's pic! That could so easily be Mabel! She's a mud girl. So, do we bathe Arwen and Mabel? ONLY when they look like Mark's pic. So, that makes about 2 times a year we need to really clean off the mud pie mess. Mabel does a good job of keeping her coat very clean. Arwen needs some help as she has heavy Husky fur. Bathing though is a trial and 1/2 for Arwen, and not fun! Mabel on the other hand is a water baby, and has already tried to jump into the waterfall at Petsmart, where we go for Obedience Classes. (and before you guys trash on that, our trainer is SO good!). Water= good fun for Mabel. Rainy days and dogs= rinse off w/the hose in the backyard before they are allowed in the house, because they make a beeline for the new oriental rug in the living room! Do anyone else's dogs like to roll on the expensive carpet/rug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni and kingsley Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 i feel like i'm the odd one out.. i stay in a urban area and in an apt.. plus he jumps onto my bed every morning. so... i feel like i'm anal about keeping him clean after reading your posts. i bathe mine at least once a month with shampoo.. and sometimes more when he goes trekking/hashing and turns up looking like this all of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 RDM, install one of these and you'll give up the hose. Oh man ... think my landlord would let me put that in the lobby?? RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Mark I bet you could have a dog wash there, and charge people a fee just to use that!!! I LOVE it!!!!!!!!! Julie Nothing like a good roll in skunk poop to lead to a bath (with shampoo).They're not coming into the house that that perfume. RDM, install one of these and you'll give up the hose. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 LOVE, LOVE Mark's pic! That could so easily be Mabel! She's a mud girl. That's not mud in Mark's pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip4420 Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 You're all making me feel bad... I had Sam for 13 years and he only had two baths!!! He had a short coat and didn't roll in smelly stuff. I used to use a bucket of water and a chamois if he came back from the woods really filthy. He did love swimming and was in the loch most days so I suppose that helped. Now Dale looks as if he's going to have a longer heavier coat so I'm afraid I'll have to buy some shampoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Hey reading all this i don't think i'm to far out with Holly and her bathing routine then. lol. I love that bath too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkie Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 clover and skye have been getting baths every month...but that lil rough collie can never keep her coat clean. leaves and all sorts of stuff gets into her fur and we have to comb it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I've only bathed mine twice since I've had them. It took me so long to clear up their dry, itchy skin due to allergies, that I am loathe to bathe them unless they REALLY need it. Usually I just rinse or hose them off. Right now they are swimming in the kiddie pool everyday anyhow...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Freck has only had one bath, i hosed her off last week...I dont count that. Why take a bath when she can run in the house and rub all the dirt off of her (on our bed)Great times! That picture is priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClickMeBC Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 That's not mud in Mark's pic. Dogs will be dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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