That's interesting Cameo. I am always looking for good for less. What do you recommend?
I've been using the Show Season's for quite some time as a basic shampoo, as well as, IOD for my special coats. Both of these have really performed well and give me the results I'm looking for on a daily basis. They are affordable and have good dilution rates. As for products that compare to say, Ice on Ice, I've really come to appreciate the EZ Groom EZ Glide for brush out's and for giving me a nice coat set up. I recently purchased the Crown Royale #3 and LOVE it!!! It appears pricey, but it's a 15:1 dilution and REALLY performs well, plus, it doesn't build up on the coat like some of the other "slick" products. It's water soluable, so it washes away easily (thanks to Ann for that tidbit). EZ Groom and IOD also have the styling products for those coats that may need a little extra UMPH
I'm NOT saying CC is not good, but they are a bit pricier than other's that work as good (or better, IMPO) and using them DAILY can become a bit expensive.
Brushing dry can damage coat more easily than a coat that has a bit of moisture. Dry coat is more apt to break because it's LESS flexible, not to mention you'll get a much smoother scissored finish if you mist, comb, scissor, mist, comb, scissor, etc, etc etc
