Brushing - the BEST everyday care for a dog's coat

Even if you brush your dog's coat daily, the hair can still tangle. This is a consequence of the natural shedding process as well as other factors - like your dog's lifestyle and living conditions. Silky coats, long & double coats, and so-called "non-shedding coats" (found in woolly, curly & corded coated breeds)  are particularly prone to knots. A neglected, knotted coat will form matts. If left untreated matts felt. If you can't get a comb through every part of the coat, its matted.

Matting can significantly affect an animal's health and welfare. If your pet's coat is difficult to maintain - keep it in a short trim.