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True Coat Curly or Wavy Dog Shampoo 16 oz

  • Liquid Volume: 16 fl oz
  • Product Benefits: Cleansing, Conditioning, Deodorizing, Detangling, Hydrating
  • Item Form: Gel
  • Target Species: Dog

Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A gel shampoo built specifically for curly and wavy coats, combining cleansing and detangling ingredients like oat milk and shea butter into one 16 oz bottle.

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ASIN: B0CSLJKT9TCategory: Dog Shampoos

Overview

True Coat is a 5 in 1 shampoo made for dogs with curly or wavy fur, blending oat milk, coconut oil and shea butter into a gel formula meant to cleanse, condition and detangle in one wash. It comes in a 16 oz bottle with a tropical scent, manufactured by Hartz. Suits owners of curly coated breeds who deal with matting.

The 5 in 1 label refers to cleansing, conditioning, deodorizing, detangling and hydrating claims built into a single gel wash rather than separate shampoo and conditioner steps. It is formulated without dye, parabens, phthalates, silicones or sulfates, which matters for dogs prone to skin sensitivity. There is no buyer feedback in the data to confirm how well it performs on heavily matted coats.

  • 16 fluid ounce bottle
  • 5 in 1 formula with oat milk, coconut oil and shea butter
  • Tropical scented gel
  • Free of dye, paraben, phthalate, silicone and sulfate

Who it's for

Fits owners of curly or wavy coated dog breeds, such as poodles or doodles, who want a combined wash and condition step to ease detangling. Less relevant for short, straight coated dogs that do not tangle.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Combines wash and conditioning in one step
  • Free of dyes, parabens, phthalates, silicones and sulfates
  • Formulated specifically for curly and wavy coats
Cons
  • Tropical scent may not suit owners wanting unscented shampoo
  • Gel format may need more rinsing than a thinner liquid shampoo

Performance notes

The gel texture is meant to coat curly fur evenly during lathering, letting the oat milk, coconut oil and shea butter work through tangles as it rinses. Being sulfate and silicone free means it skips ingredients that can strip natural oils or leave residue behind.

Specifications

BrandTrue
Dimensions & fit
Item Weight1 pound
Capacity & performance
Liquid Volume16 fl oz
Construction & materials
Material Type FreeDye Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Silicone Free, Sulfate Free
Included components
Unit Count16 fl oz
Included Components1 Bottle
Other details
Product BenefitsCleansing, Conditioning, Deodorizing, Detangling, Hydrating
Item FormGel
Target SpeciesDog
Pet TypeDog
Scent NameTropical
AsinB0CSLJKT9T
ManufacturerHartz
Best Sellers Rank#9,429 In Pet Supplies (See Top 100 In Pet Supplies) #76 In Dog Shampoos
Recommended Uses For ProductCleansing, Conditioning, Deodorizing, Detangling, Moisturizing
Manufacturer Part Number032700130466
Special IngredientsCoconut Oil, Oat Milk, Shea Butter
Model Number032700130466
Upc032700130466
Item Type NameTrue Coat
Customer Reviews{'ratings_count': '713', 'stars': '4.5'}

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Frequently asked questions

What coat type is True Coat shampoo made for?

It is formulated specifically for dogs with curly or wavy coats, to help with cleansing and detangling in one wash.

What scent does the True Coat shampoo have?

It comes in a Tropical scent.

Does this shampoo contain sulfates or silicones?

No, it is labeled dye free, paraben free, phthalate free, silicone free and sulfate free.