Long Coat Care 

Long (flowing) coat: beauty that begins with the skin 

The long flowing coat is often considered the most beautiful – and at the same time the most complex. 

However, the most important thing to understand is this: 

problems arise not because of length, but because of imbalance. 

Long hair itself is not the problem. The problem appears when the system is not functioning. 

Most common long-coat problems 

Owners of long-haired dogs most commonly face: 

• matting, 
• dryness, 
• breakage, 
• a "dirty look" even after bathing, 
• ear zone or armpit issues. 

In almost all cases, the cause is: 

✔ insufficiently nourished skin 

✔ weak follicles 

✔ incorrect care system 

A long coat must fall, flow, and move. 

If it does not – it is a signal that the system is not working. 

Long coat structure: everything begins at the root 

The strength of long hair is determined not by its length, but by its root. 

Hair grows from the follicle. 

The follicle lives in the skin. 

If the skin lacks: 

• sufficient moisture, 
• lipids, 
• a strong protective barrier, 

the hair grows weak from the very beginning. 

Such hair: 

• dries out faster, 
• splits, 
• becomes static, 
• attracts dust, 
• begins to tangle. 

Two main directions in long-coat care 

Long coat care must always have two directions: 

1️⃣ Skin and follicle nourishment 

2️⃣ Hair hydration and protection 

Only the balance of these two directions allows the coat to "live on its own." 

If only the hair is treated but not the skin – the problem will repeat. 

If only the skin is treated but the hair surface is not protected – the result will not be stable. 

Why does a long coat tangle? 

Matting is not the fault of long hair. 

It begins when the hair is: 

• dry, 
• damaged, 
• with an open, rough cuticle. 

Cracks in the hair surface act like hooks – they catch: 

• dust, 
• dirt, 
• other hairs. 

This is how mats form. 

When the hair is: 

✔ nourished 

✔ elastic 

✔ with a "closed" cuticle 

impurities do not cling to it, and the coat remains clean and smooth. 

Bathing – not washing, but a procedure 

Bathing a long coat is not only about cleanliness. 

It is a nourishment and protection procedure. 

A properly performed procedure: 

• nourishes the skin, 
• hydrates the hair, 
• closes the cuticle, 
• "locks" nutrients inside the hair, 
• provides elasticity and lightness of fall. 

👉 This is the moment when the foundation for the coming weeks is created. 

Bathing frequency 

• Show long-haired dogs are usually bathed once per week. 
• For pet dogs, a quality procedure every 3–4 weeks or according to real need is sufficient. 

Bathing too rarely allows oils and dirt to accumulate. 

Bathing too often – if incorrect products are used – dries out the skin. 

What matters is not frequency, but quality. 

Drying – a critical stage 

A long coat must be: 

• completely dried, 
• directionally dried, 
• gently straightened with airflow. 

Improper drying: 

• leaves moisture near the skin, 
• encourages bacterial growth, 
• weakens hair structure, 
• forms mats. 

Drying is not just "blowing." 

It is a structure-forming stage. 

Brushing – only when necessary 

A properly nourished long coat does not require daily struggle. 

Brushing is necessary: 

• when the coat is damp after a walk, 
• before procedures, 
• to maintain shape, 
• in problem areas (armpits, behind ears, groin). 

A healthy coat maintains its fall on its own. 

Constant intensive brushing is often a sign of a problem, not a solution. 

Most common mistakes in long-coat care 

❌ Overly aggressive brushing of dry coat 

❌ Incorrect cosmetics (too strong or too heavy) 

❌ Incomplete drying 

❌ Incorrect top knot bands 

❌ Ignoring nutrition 

A long coat requires not force, but a system. 

Differences between pet and show long coats 

For pet dogs, the most important things are: 

• comfort, 
• healthy skin, 
• non-matting, elastic coat. 

For show dogs, additionally important: 

• fall line, 
• shine, 
• hair weight, 
• movement in the ring. 

However, the foundation in both cases is the same: 

strong follicles and nourished skin. 

Main message 

A long flowing coat should not be a constant problem. 

When: 

• the skin is nourished, 
• follicles are strong, 
• the hair is hydrated and protected, 
• the cuticle is "closed," 

care becomes easy. 

Beauty then is no longer the result of effort. 

It becomes a natural state. 

🐾 What cosmetics to use for long-coat care at home? 

Long coat care must be systematic. 

The goal – strong skin, elastic hair, and non-matting fall. 

🔹 1 STAGE – Deep cleansing shampoo 

🎯 Goal: 

• Remove oils and impurities 
• Open hair structure 
• Prepare skin for nourishment 

✅ Recommended products: 

• TAURO PRO LINE Ultra Natural Care Gentle Scrub Shampoo 
• TAURO PRO LINE Pure Nature Herbal Detox Shampoo 

👉 This step creates the foundation for the entire procedure. 

🔹 2 STAGE – Nourishing (functional) shampoo 

🎯 Goal: 

• Nourish the skin 
• Strengthen follicles 
• Support healthy hair growth 

✅ Recommended products: 

• Tauro Pro Line ULTRA NATURAL NOURISHING 
• Tauro Pro Line KERATIN+ Shampoo 

👉 This stage works with the root, not only the surface. 

🔹 3 STAGE – Conditioner 

🎯 Goal: 

• Close the hair cuticle 
• Protect from breakage 
• Reduce matting 
• Stabilize the surface 

✅ Recommended products: 

• Tauro Pro Line ULTRA MOISTURIZING Conditioner 
• Tauro Pro Line KERATIN+ Conditioner 

👉 Without conditioning, long coat dries out and begins to split. 

🔹 4 STAGE – Treatment mask (as needed) 

🎯 Goal: 

• Deep regeneration 
• Restore damaged hair 
• Strengthen structure 

✅ Recommended products: 

• TAURO PRO LINE Pure Nature Magic Coat Oil 
• TAURO PRO LINE Pure Nature Repairing Elixir No. 2 

👉 Used in cases of dryness, breakage, or after intensive periods. 

🔹 5 STAGE – Daily protection between baths 

🎯 Goal: 

• Hydration 
• Anti-matting effect 
• Surface stabilization 

✅ Recommended products: 

• Tauro Pro Line PURE MIST 
• Tauro Pro Line DETANGLING SPRAY 

👉 Protection between procedures – so you do not need to "fight" the coat. 

🔹 6 STAGE – Brushing and styling 

🎯 Goal: 

• Gentle separation 
• Prevention of mats 
• Maintaining fall 

✅ Recommended tools: 

• Tauro Pro Line Soft Pin Brush (soft bristles) 
• Tauro Pro Line Comb (with different tooth densities) 

👉 Brush only hydrated, protected coat – not dry. 

🏆 TAURO PRO LINE routine for show long coats 

Goal – fall line, weight, shine, and movement in the ring. 

🔹 STEP 1 – Gentle exfoliation 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Gentle Scrub Shampoo 

• Removes dead cells 
• Prepares coat for procedures 

🔹 STEP 2 – Keratin restoration 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Shampoo with Keratin 

• Strengthens structure 
• Provides elasticity 
• Maintains hair density 

🔹 STEP 3 – Smoothing and protection 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Conditioner with Keratin 

• Restores surface 
• Increases shine 
• Stabilizes fall 

🔹 STEP 4 – Additional nourishment 

Tauro Pro Line Pure Nature Magic Coat Oil (2–4 drops) 

• Provides healthy appearance 
• Does not weigh down 
• Improves fall 

🗓 TAURO PRO LINE routine between shows 

Goal – restore and strengthen coat after strain. 

🔹 STEP 1 – Cleansing and skin refreshment 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Gentle Scrub Shampoo 

• Gentle exfoliation 
• Maintains cleanliness 

🔹 STEP 2 – Restoration and nourishment 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Repair and Nourish Shampoo 

• Designed for weak, damaged coat 
• Strengthens structure 

🔹 STEP 3 – Deep regeneration 

Tauro Pro Line Ultra Natural Care Repair and Nourish Mask 

• Intensively nourishes 
• Restores elasticity 

🔹 STEP 4 – Intensive strengthening 

Tauro Pro Line Pure Nature Nourishing Elixir No. 1 

• For structure strengthening 
• For shine
• For long-term protection 

📌 Essential logic of long-coat care 

✔ Strong skin 

✔ Nourished follicles 

✔ Closed hair cuticle 

✔ Protection between baths 

✔ Gentle, non-aggressive brushing 

A long coat should not be a daily problem. 

When the system works – it falls, moves, and stays clean naturally.