Many people have asked us why their dog s coat is tangled or matted when they do brush them regularly.
How to help with cockapoo hair matting.
Mats often occur in areas of friction such as under the collar behind the ears in the armpits or on the lower legs where the legs rub together or where the dog comes into contact with grass.
To untangle severely matted hair start by applying a deep conditioner or a detangling spray to your damp hair.
The main thing to focus on when trimming a cockapoo s face is the muzzle.
For the eyebrow line the hair can be kept short just above the eye.
How to trim a cockapoo muzzle and nose.
8 steps to untangle matted dog hair.
You can find these tools at a pet supply store or online.
In order to conquer mats and tangles you need the right equipment.
A dematting tool a mat splitting tool and a slicker brush are your best friends when taking on mats and tangles.
Therefore we ve decided to make a video demonstrating.
Causes of matted hair in dogs.
Otherwise shed hair will develop into tangles and mats that can lead to skin infection.
While f1b cockapoos are often referred to a low non shedding like all breeds they change their coat twice a year.
Have good products on hand.
Next use a wide toothed comb to brush the ends of your hair slowly working upward to release the knots.
The more barbs in the hair shaft the more likely to mat says verplank.
This will help to frame your cockapoo s eyes.
Unlike shedding breeds their hair does not fall out and stick to the carpet and clothes but rather stays in the coat causing mats.
After waiting several minutes gently untangle the easiest knots with your fingers.
A matted dog can suffer terribly.
Here is a list of popular and highly rated adult cockapoo dog slicker brushes to help you choose the best dog brush for cockapoo grooming.
The perfect companion for life with a new puppy.
Cockapoo dogs that inherit more of the poodle parent s tight curly non shedding coarse hair coat will have the most options in terms of possible haircuts.