Thank you, thats just exactly what I was looking for.

is it the peeps that add things to their dogs coats that mainly have the problem with 'the rules'?

i dont have a problem with the rules, but then i dont add anything to their coats (at least nothing that alters it in anyway i hope!!!)

Well I would imagine so yes. I honestly cannot see the huge problem. Dont put stuff on your dogs coats if it changes the colour or texture of it, what can be so wrong with that?

do you know if there is a list of substances? im worried now that the shampoo and conditioner i use has stuff in, that i wouldnt even know about!

Not sure, havent personally seen one.

i dont think there would be stuff in the shampoos, i use the plush puppy products, but one of the shampoos does have henna in? wont henna affect a coat? ergh god this is confusing...

But Dawn, If a dog wins with a pretty collar - people are not going to be breeding dogs better able to wear a pretty collar
Also the dogs are not judged in any way for the collar, it does not enhance their performance or give them any type of an edge it is just something some people do to match up with their outfit and to look nice for the vewing public

But as has already been stated, flashy coats winning shows mean people breed for more and more flashy coats

As far as the "viewing public " go, that's debatable

Maybe the KC should bring a ban in on Lycra and sequins might do their (competitors) image a lot of good

LOL, well not that I would ever get that far with HWtM but I promise if I do then totaly no lycra - its not a sight anyone wants to see!!