Angus Show Grooming Bundle – Black Cattle Restock Kit

The Angus Show Grooming Bundle is a complete show prep kit for Aberdeen Angus and other black cattle. It combines a black soap, a black-enhancing shampoo, a black coat dressing, an intense black touch-up spray, a halter and a pin comb – everything you need to wash, set and finish a black animal for the show ring.

What's included

• Bob Temple Black Soap 2.5kg – adds body, lift and hold to prepared hair while enhancing the black colour.
• Wahl Deep Black Shampoo 5L – colour-enhancing shampoo for black, grey and blue coats.
• Jet Black Shine 1L – a popular coat dressing developed for Angus and other black breeds. Holds the hair and adds shine.
• Sullivan's BlackOut Spray – intense black touch-up for the deepest black coverage on show day.
• 16mm White Poly Halter – tough, hard-wearing halter for washing, training and the wash bay.
• Perth Pin Comb – wooden handle with long teeth, ideal for working through thick winter coats.

How to use it on show day

1. Tie up with the poly halter and wash with Deep Black Shampoo to clean the coat and bring out the black.
2. Dry, then work the coat up with the Perth Pin Comb.
3. Apply Black Soap to set the hair and add body and lift.
4. Finish with Jet Black Shine for shine, and BlackOut Spray on any faded, brown-tinged or thin patches.

Who is it for?

Angus breeders, young handlers and anyone showing black cattle at pedigree shows, mart shows or calf shows in Ireland and the UK. It also makes a practical gift for someone starting out in showing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best soap for Angus cattle?

Bob Temple Black Soap is made for black coats. It holds the hair in place and adds body and lift while deepening the black colour.

How do I make an Angus look blacker for a show?

Wash with a colour-enhancing shampoo such as Wahl Deep Black, use a black coat dressing like Jet Black Shine, then cover any faded or reddish patches with Sullivan's BlackOut Spray before entering the ring.

Can I use this kit on other black breeds?

Yes. It suits any black or dark-coated cattle, including black Limousins, black Shorthorns, Galloways and black crossbreds.

Do the products wash out?

Yes. The soap and dressing wash out with water, and the coat can be washed after the show with the Deep Black Shampoo.

Do you deliver across Ireland?

Yes, Animal Farmacy delivers nationwide across Ireland.