When does a sheltie's coat "grow out"?

brfugon said:
My sheltie is 2yrs & coming 2mths old. He has been losing nearly 65% of his undercoat although he still have a nice glossy & flowy outer coat esp at his chest & leg's feathering! His sire is a canadian sheltie while his mum is a local.
He has completed 6mths supplies of salmon fish oil & omega oil supplements. But have not seen much improvements? Although as mentioned above, it might take 3yrs to get the full coat... my male sheltie is losing his inner coat each day! I've to brush him every alt day to keep the coat flying everywhere!
Can anyone advise?
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My dogs are from slow maturing lines. My boy who is intact took almost 4 yrs to get his full coat. My blue girl spayed at 2.5yr is still getting more coat at almost 5yr. Her coat is so thick and she just shed. My Tri girl is 1.5yr and still has almost no undercoat. It is growing in some but I know from her lines that 1-2 more yrs is needed for the full effect.
 
Snickers (now 8 months) is just starting to get his pants and fluffy butt. Seems as tho he will be a late bloomer. I cant wait to see him all nice and fluffy... as of right now he is all legs.:biggrin2:
 
Toffee's Mom said:
tap tap tap
still waiting... for thick, full coat, lol
Toffee will be 2 in July.... you giving me hope, LOL
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I know the feeling. The boys are both just over 2 years....waiting, waiting, waiting! Bacca at least is starting to get some length. He still does not have alot on his belly, but his legs are finally getting some drape!

Indy is a total fluff pup, but the coat still very short, so he sticks out all over the place...makes him look like he needs to loose about 15 pounds (well, he could stand to lose a few).
 
I should post a pic of Noah....He has the best coat Ive ever had on a dog and he's only 11 months old:eek2: Everyone at the shows laughs at me that they dont want to be around when he blows coat because its going to be ugly with the amounts of fur!! He's known around the house at Don King!:lol: He's soo full and fluffy...but yes normally its around 2-3 years old for adult coat...I cant even imagine how much he would have at that age!!!
 
BarbV said:
Indy is a total fluff pup, but the coat still very short, so he sticks out all over the place...makes him look like he needs to loose about 15 pounds (well, he could stand to lose a few).
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You just described Fluffy down to the letter. :yes: Her coat isn't short short, but I think I know what you mean. She could also stand to drop a few.

Maybe it's a tri thing - fluffy and stuffy. :lol:
 
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