They are from German Lines so their coats are a bit longer and thicker.
As for the shinny coats - not sure, I dont really do anything to them, they hardly ever get baths. So I would have to contribute to pedigree (Euro) and their diet.
In the am, its Timberwolf Kibble with sardines or salmon added in, about three times a week, some echinacea drops and a dash of garlic. It does not give the most pleasant breath, but they love it.
For dinner they get whatever raw I am feeding at that time.
Treats consist of many of things, from cut up beef hearts, to cream cheese kongs, to lfreeze dried liver (bad farts). However, they do get a pizza crust here and there and a sugar free popsicle. Gotta live a little - ha ha ha!!!