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Originally Posted by Michael Romanos
Out of coat can also mean when a Corgi is in full scale shedding and the problems this promotes including in a the show ring when been handled by a judge. - running his/her fingers through the coat which could rake up a bunch of loose hairs.
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In the US that's referred to as blowing coat. Baby wipes (yes those modern miracles
) are kept on stewards tables for the judges to wipe their hands.
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Also shedding can make a coat appear dulled and lifeless.
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Usually more right before they start blowing. A top coat, if the dog and its coat are in good condition and healthy will continue to have its sheen.
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Constant brushing and combing to a shedding Corgi can also alter the overall shape of the Corgi.
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IF all the undercoat is brushed out, what one sees is pretty much what is there in the dog, no undercoat left to maybe sculpt a little here and there to hide or emphasize a feature. Now if one would leave sections or clumps of undercoat in, then a dog could look "lumpy" maybe. Many a dog gets a big win because of their outstanding structure because it isn't hiding underneath all the coat.
Debbie