Is there anything I can do for a soft coat? Just looking at her coat, it gives the appearance of depth with a slight wave. It is beautiful. Touch it - it feels wonderful. Maybe a little bit too wonderful. It is not the harsh coat described in the standard. Is there any kind of treatment that will do anything to improve this?
The coarse guard hair should be there from an early age. Some yellows have an abundance of undercoat and either a short or less abundant outer coat, so it feels almost plush. Bear has this - he's the most waterproof dog I have because of the dense undercoat, but it's not a correct coat because he doesn't have the coarse outer layer.
Try a rinse of white vinegar. You can dilute with a little water, but not more that half and half. That is what I use before a show as it cleans but doesn't soften the coat.
Traci