Sicgirl1978 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 My Border Collie Jax just turned 9 mos. I'm wondering about how their fur usually grows in. His seems a bit dry and uneven. He's got this long dry "mohawk" across his back and much longer dryer fur on his backend. I'm feeding him Blue Buffalo Grain Free Puppy food and I'm wondering if this is normal or maybe he's not getting the proper nutrition. He's pretty active and goes swimming once a week or so. I'm just trying to figure out if I should worry. Any advice appreciated for a new owner! Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher7151 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 At 9 mos. old, my dog's coat was WEIRD. It was shaggy in spots, short in others, and overall just pretty messy looking. He most definitely grew out of it. If the skin is healthy, I don't think I'd worry too much about funky puppy coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Is he swimming in a pool or natural water source? I have one that gets dry coat and another that has dry skin in the winter. Both benefit from fish oil and coconut oil, but you do have to be careful to not give too much. But I agree, nine months is a tough age to know what is going on with a pup's coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 I'd try some fish oil for the dry skin. Adult coats can be kinda funky until they grow in completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass C Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Lyka got a weird stiff mohawk of white fur that stuck around until she was at least a year and a half old. It looked so silly I was always trying to brush it down. The weird thing is the mohawk was nothing like her adult coat just a weird phase of fur growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwinner Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Fish oil, like everyone else said. Hazel had the strangest puppy coat, but at a younger age. She had short, bristle like fur with a mohawk. She felt like a lab, I was really afraid it was going to stay that way (I just dont like the feel of a short coated dog). But her fur grew out eventually, now shes got 5" long butt fluff and a nice mane, super soft. I wouldnt worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicgirl1978 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 This makes me feel so much better. Thanks everyone for the input. He doesn't have dry or flaky skin. I was just so concerned that I wasn't caring for him properly and thats what's causing his awkward fur growth. Sounds like it's just the natural growth process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 My bad. My recommendation for dry fur is the same, though. Fish oil. Dry fur often leads to dry skin if they underlying cause -- often not enough fat or the wrong kinds of fats -- isn't addressed. If Bodhi's fur gets dry looking I know it's time to start (or increase) the fish oil. If I don't the dander follows close behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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