Aaarrggghhhh! Matts from hell are here!

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Sezra

Discussion Starter · Jan 22, 2012

Well from a combination of wearing a fleece all day, dipping in and out of the sea and not being brushed for two days I now have the matts from hell. Daisy is a bit of a mess aswell!

Joking aside, they are so big I actually don't know where to start! She keeps walking away when I try and brush them! Normally I would find a small matt and slowly brush it through however these are so big that I am not sure at which point to start? Any advice dealing with monster matts very welcome otherwise the trimmers are coming out!

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lady amanda

· #2 · Jan 22, 2012

Kendal suggested to me a technique of cutting done the Matt to losen it up and then brush it out....it works as long as lady stays still.

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Soo

· #3 · Jan 22, 2012

Eeek! Im so not looking forward to this happening. I love their puppy coats!

Sezra

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 22, 2012

I have always been fine with Daisy's but if I lived near the sea she would definitely be cut short!

axl the cockerpoo

· #5 · Jan 22, 2012

I`d love a picture, you`ve no chance of getting a comb through Axl`s coat, he has such a thich undercoat but he gets knots at the ends you can pull out

just wondering what people mean when they say "matts"

Sezra

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 22, 2012

I will try an photograph it but it might just look like a ball of fluff!

Sezra

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 22, 2012

3

Ok, here we go. The first two are of a matted section of her coat. The third one is an unmatted section. I have a long night ahead of me!

Now crying into my cup of tea.....

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Amh59

· #8 · Jan 22, 2012

Oh dear! Is this what I have to look forward to? It's a pity you can't sell it for wigs! Good luck.
Andrea x

wellerfeller

· #9 · Jan 22, 2012

Sezra said:
Well from a combination of wearing a fleece all day, dipping in and out of the sea and not being brushed for two days I now have the matts from hell. Daisy is a bit of a mess aswell!

Joking aside, they are so big I actually don't know where to start! She keeps walking away when I try and brush them! Normally I would find a small matt and slowly brush it through however these are so big that I am not sure at which point to start? Any advice dealing with monster matts very welcome otherwise the trimmers are coming out!

Well you know my plan of attack............Weller will most probably never have a long coat again

Much, much easier to keep the coat short. Good luck with the matts.

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Wizbus

· #10 · Jan 22, 2012

Bella has one on her back leg that looks like that. I've trimmed her all over today and have cut into it. It's taking time and will probably take me a few days but she gets so fed up and walks off if I'm at it for too long. I've got some spray from Pets at Home that's quite good.

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Mogdog

· #11 · Jan 22, 2012

Which part of her body is matted (difficult to tell) ... is it her tummy? You might be able to cut through the mats several times with scissors (in the direction the coat grows) to remove them, brush out, and maybe trim what's left a bit shorter.

Good luck!

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Sezra

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 22, 2012

Hi Sue. It is down her sides, leading to the top inside of her back legs. Also under her front legs. I have never used scissors to get through matts in the past but that might be a good plan to help break into them a bit more. Thank you. x

axl the cockerpoo

· #13 · Jan 22, 2012

I see, it`s a fine line between fur and matt.

Best I can describe Axl is he looks like a Rasta with waves of curls slightly matted near the skin.

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colpa110

· #14 · Jan 22, 2012

Sarah, whatever it takes...I absolutely forbid you from cutting Daisy's magnificent coat short...

I'm just catching up...looks like you have had a fab time in your happy place..

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Sezra

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jan 22, 2012

Sorry Colin, yes Colin

what ever you say!

I loved being in my happy place, didn't want to come home. But obviously I had to as I have to meet my Cockapoo friends next weekend!

x

JulesB

· #16 · Jan 22, 2012

axl the cockerpoo said:
I see, it`s a fine line between fur and matt.

Best I can describe Axl is he looks like a Rasta with waves of curls slightly matted near the skin.

You'll need to watch the bits near the skin. I thought Betty was matt free but they were all right close to her skin where her coat is really think.

i now have to brush Betty's coat away from the direction of growth to ensure i get right to the base of her fur.

Luckily she will now sit still for this!!!

x

JulesB

· #17 · Jan 22, 2012

Sezra said:
Hi Sue. It is down her sides, leading to the top inside of her back legs. Also under her front legs. I have never used scissors to get through matts in the past but that might be a good plan to help break into them a bit more. Thank you. x

Good luck with the matts!! at least you had a lovely break.

x

JoJo

· #18 · Jan 22, 2012

Grrr matts ... I hate matts ...

I have been using the Kendal scissor tip too (many thanks Kendal)... and lots of brushing and combing ... and Pet Head detangle spray

It may be time for another Honey trim soon ... I just dont like the thought of these matts being so close to her skin...

(sorry new puppy owners, you have all this fun to come...)

Amh59

· #19 · Jan 22, 2012

Hi
When you first bring your puppy home, how soon before you groom her, and do you use a brush or comb? Thanks.

Andrea x

JoJo

· #20 · Jan 22, 2012

Hi Andrea .. a cockapoo puppy won't have matts but in the early days it is really good to get puppy used to the brushing, combing and bathing .. the contact and trust your puppy has for you starts early .. you could brush your puppy every few days and make it a nice relaxing experience

you will enjoy it as much as your puppy

New puppy advice here ...

http://www.mydogslife.co.uk/category/puppy-buying-care/puppy-care/

And some grooming info here ...

http://www.mydogslife.co.uk/category/health-care-feeding/care-grooming/

which may help a little xxx

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