26nikita Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Willow has this strip down her back, like many others, but the fur has a different texture. At first I thought maybe she got something in her fur but I gave her a bath and that's not it. Dakota has a darker strip down his back but the fur feels the same as the rest of his body. Does anyone elses dog have the strip down their back and it feels coarser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey.Zarly Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Joey does! Zarly doesn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snssewell Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Zihna's is like that too. Its just the black stripe on her back that is a bit coarser. Then on her side she seems to be softer and more fluff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherZeman Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Lily does! Like a coarser/thicker coat right down her back. After baths it becomes soft and matches the rest of her fur. but after a few days the texture returns. When's she's at the dog park and tense, it stands up like a mohawk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26nikita Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 That just seems so weird to me! My sister-in-law asked me if her back was wet. It's almost like if I had put mouse on that strip of hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Kuma Bear has this also. It's funny because the black stripe is not only coarser it also has some wave to it lol I'll brush it out straight and in a few moments it's wavy again almost like a ziz zag towards his tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan J P Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 this is so weird............Shadow has this too,we said the other day it looks like we've gel'd right down her spine. so she's our baby ridgeback in husky clothing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Do dogs have scent glands on the top of their tail? I know wolves have them but never read something about dogs having them. But the thing I do know is that Glala and Dana go nuts when I scratch them on that place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 blaze does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 My girl Nukka has the strip but my boy Shadow doesnt (but I suspect hes part Mally so maybe thats why he doesnt have it?) I would THINK its thicker corser guard hairs around that area to proect the spine?? Ovbviously in the really cold weather joints might get affected so maybe the spine has extra protection??? Best I can come up with anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Aleu has the stripe but it doesnt feel any different. Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocspirit Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Could be a couple things going on here. often there's a lot more guard hairs congregated which makes it feel coarser. This is fine and of no concern at all. Another common occurrence is for the coat to be quite greasy between the withers. If this is the case you'll want to take a close look at her diet. It could be something as simple as too much fat in her diet or oils. Low grade dog food tends to be quite greasy and can cause this. Along with too many treats, bones, etc. There are many other factors that can cause a greasy coat too. I believe thyroid is one. Basically it happens but it shouldnt and the underlying cuase should be found out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Isis does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Longer and coarser guard hairs down the spine - I agree. It helps to shed water and keep wind out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26nikita Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Could be a couple things going on here. often there's a lot more guard hairs congregated which makes it feel coarser. This is fine and of no concern at all. Another common occurrence is for the coat to be quite greasy between the withers. If this is the case you'll want to take a close look at her diet. It could be something as simple as too much fat in her diet or oils. Low grade dog food tends to be quite greasy and can cause this. Along with too many treats, bones, etc. There are many other factors that can cause a greasy coat too. I believe thyroid is one. Basically it happens but it shouldnt and the underlying cuase should be found out. WOW, I didn't even think it could be an issue. Just thought it was odd. I'm taking them to the vet soon so I will have him look at her. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherZeman Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Could be a couple things going on here. often there's a lot more guard hairs congregated which makes it feel coarser. This is fine and of no concern at all. Another common occurrence is for the coat to be quite greasy between the withers. If this is the case you'll want to take a close look at her diet. It could be something as simple as too much fat in her diet or oils. Low grade dog food tends to be quite greasy and can cause this. Along with too many treats, bones, etc. There are many other factors that can cause a greasy coat too. I believe thyroid is one. Basically it happens but it shouldnt and the underlying cuase should be found out. Interesting theory. Have you read any research behind this? Would be curious to learn more. I currently feed Lily fish oil pills for her skin n' coat, but if it's making her hair greasy (hence why she gets the stripe down her back) I'd stop. She's also on a high protein food (Orijen Large Breed Puppy). Wonder if that's a contributing factor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocspirit Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Interesting theory. Have you read any research behind this? Would be curious to learn more. I currently feed Lily fish oil pills for her skin n' coat, but if it's making her hair greasy (hence why she gets the stripe down her back) I'd stop. She's also on a high protein food (Orijen Large Breed Puppy). Wonder if that's a contributing factor! Research no, just experience with literally hundreds of sibes all from different livelihoods with different diets and knowing each one exactly Are you saying she IS indeed extra greasy along her spine or the coat just feels different? If the coat feels coarser because of the extra long guard hairs then its no worry at all like I said. That's totally normal and of benefit for deflecting rain/snow like Gigi mentioned. An extra greasy feeling is what would be concerning. Greasy as in you pet her and its like running your hand through someone's hair who hasnt showered in a couple weeks. Greasy as in it feels like there is a film on your hands after petting the dog and its not just common filth (dust and dirt). I had a dog live with me over a winter that had this greasy problem. Her diet for her age (9) and activity level (low, I was getting her back in shape) was terrible. Way too much fat. I changed her diet and it helped a bit but certainly did not clear it all up. Turns out she had thyroid issues, once on meds her coat went nearly back to normal. Still on the greasy side compared to the average but certainly much better than it was. The hair over her withers was so greasy it constantly looked wet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherZeman Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Research no, just experience with literally hundreds of sibes all from different livelihoods with different diets and knowing each one exactly Are you saying she IS indeed extra greasy along her spine or the coat just feels different? If the coat feels coarser because of the extra long guard hairs then its no worry at all like I said. That's totally normal and of benefit for deflecting rain/snow like Gigi mentioned. An extra greasy feeling is what would be concerning. Greasy as in you pet her and its like running your hand through someone's hair who hasnt showered in a couple weeks. Greasy as in it feels like there is a film on your hands after petting the dog and its not just common filth (dust and dirt). I had a dog live with me over a winter that had this greasy problem. Her diet for her age (9) and activity level (low, I was getting her back in shape) was terrible. Way too much fat. I changed her diet and it helped a bit but certainly did not clear it all up. Turns out she had thyroid issues, once on meds her coat went nearly back to normal. Still on the greasy side compared to the average but certainly much better than it was. The hair over her withers was so greasy it constantly looked wet! Ah, ok, I got ya. Her hair never really feels greasy (unless she's been dirty a lot between baths, and even then, it doesn't seem to be only limited to the spine stripe). It's just a texture and look variation compared with the fur on her sides and neck/head. I thought it was because she's a Husky X, but good to see it's one of her Husky traits shining through! Thanks for the additional info and insight, good to know these things to compare, and I'll be keeping an eye on Lily's coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26nikita Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Willow's isn't greasy either. It just a darker shade so it looks like it is almost wet, but to feel it, it just feels coarser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 yep all of mine have it, including kira, tho shes the same colour all over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 neither of mine do, but embrys half sister does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgepeth Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 On 4/11/2011 at 10:41 PM, HeatherZeman said: Lily does! Like a coarser/thicker coat right down her back. After baths it becomes soft and matches the rest of her fur. but after a few days the texture returns. When's she's at the dog park and tense, it stands up like a mohawk! Luna does too, she’s all white. It looks just like a Mohawk! We also have a solid black husky Shadow and he doesn’t but his whole coat is much silkier feeling than hers. Can’t wait for them to have babies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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