# 744 – Drop-Coated Dog Care: Grooming & Breeding Secrets with Pat Keen-Fernandes

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Podcast: [Pure Dog Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961)
Published: 2026-06-22T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://puredogtalk.captivate.fm/episode/744-drop-coated-dog-care-grooming-breeding-secrets-with-pat-keen-fernandes
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Drop-Coated Dog Care: Grooming & Breeding Secrets with Pat Keen-Fernandes [caption id="attachment_16535" align="alignleft" width="183"] Pat Keen Fernandes judging the YTCA Top Twenty.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves sits down with legendary handler Pat Keen-Fernandes at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America National Specialty to discuss the strict weekly bathing regimen required for drop-coated breeds, the genetics behind eliminating face staining and the crucial need for mentorship and pet trusts within the purebred dog community. Episode Highlights The Golden Rule of Drop Coats: Learn why a strict bathing regimen every five to seven days is the single most critical factor in achieving a beautiful, flowing coat. Choosing the Right Tools: Discover why a high-quality, forgiving pin brush with a flexible, squishy pad is the ultimate tool for maintaining delicate coats without causing damage. Shih Tzu School & Mentorship: Pat shares how she is giving back to the sport by mentoring new exhibitors through Shih Tzu School to help preserve the future of drop-coated breeds. Breeding for Health and Structure: Explore how selective breeding naturally prevents issues like tear-staining, and why evaluating dogs based on overall balance and proper shoulder placement is essential. Protecting Your Dogs with Pet Trusts: A sobering discussion on why every breeder and owner must establish written wills or pet trusts to ensure their dogs are protected if they are left behind.

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