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Koko is a Lab/Golden mix with hair length like a golden. She tends to get dry flakey skin, on her back, in the late summer into the fall. I have a special shampoo that she has to be bathed in about every two weeks. I usually get her in the shower with me in the cool weather and I bath her outside in the summer. She hates the word "shower" and if I mention, "it is time for a shower", she runs off and hides. I don't know why because she is a water dog and loves to swim.
Hi, I think the flakes come from not getting rid off her undercoat, it is choking the skin. Have you got a rake? and a slicker brush? and a comb for the finer details like front of legs, feet, face.
I own 4 Golden Retrievers and never wash them in any soap! I brush and rake them real good, then we go for a swim in the sea and then I rinse with conditioner, good rub down and another brush, - done. Never have any smelly dogs or skin problems. Shampoos are simply not needed, invented by someone that wants money!
However the special shampoos for skin problems are great value, like the Malaseb from Dermacare. But, do only use them if you really have too, as they do destroy the luster/oils in the dogs coat aswell.

For the clipping variety, every six weeks at the groomer, because of clipping. Otherwise they only need to be brushed and combed thoroughly. Too many little white dogs have skin problems from a too enthusiastic mummy! And funny enough, they spend all that time washing their dog, but they have never time to brush and comb!
Usually a simple mix of conditioner and warm water with a good rub down and a clean towel, will clean any pet!
I would also recommend some essential oils, Omega 3, 6, + 9, daily one capsule or 1 teaspoon of Flaxseed oil. Also 1 teaspoon of Brewers yeast (Vit B, available in powder form, healt store. And fresh fruit, so your dog can make is own Vitamin C!! Coupled with fresh raw meat, and bones, and green leafy vegetables. See this website pet-affair.com.au