Our 8-month-old cavapoo has a few knots. At first we thought her harness was to blame but switching to a collar did nothing. We now think it's down to us using a soft-bristle brush instead of a slicker/pin one. I think we've also been guilty of focusing disproportionately on her back over her underside and legs when brushing. We've just ordered her a new brush. She had a haircut in November and is due to go again in a few weeks. Should we just be honest with the groomer about the knots in advance? We have a dematting tool but she absolutely hates it and I don't think I'm going to be able to get them all out before she goes. In November we didn't have this issue as she still had her really soft puppy coat. As the knots are mainly confined to her underside, is it possible that only that area will be shaved? Not that I mind I just want this whole issue sorted out, it's giving me anxiety. Is she has to be bald all over for a few weeks, I will live with it!
Aw love a Cavapoo, such sweet dogs. Yes definitely focus more on the underside and legs as these are the areas that matt more easily, especially as she would've just changed from her puppy coat, the coat will likely become harder to maintain as it gets thicker! We as groomers always appreciate being told in advance if a dog might be matted so we know what to expect and can put aside a little more time for the appointment as it will likely take longer. When a coat is matted dematting tools really only cause pain for the dog, it's best to just get the coat shaved and start fresh. If possible it might be worth seeing if your groomer has any earlier appointments? If it's only the underside that's matted then absolutely you can just get that bit shaved, it will look a little odd for a couple weeks but will grow back quickly! If there's also matts around the neck/chest/legs then it's likely she'll need to have a clip off. Hope this helps :)
My 1 yr old Cavapoo is overdue a groom, so has some matting. Her usual groomer is unavailable, but I’ve managed to get her an appointment with a different groomer & I’ve told her there is some matting(I’ve cut out some matting/knots) She is saying she has to shave ALL her fur?! Is this correct? I feel so bad & know I should of kept on top of it.
If she’s matted in quite a few different places then the whole coat will have to be shaved short, if it’s just in one area that’s not too noticeable (belly/chest) then the groomer can just clip her short in those areas and blend it into the rest of the coat. The issue with just clipping the matted areas is that the dog will be looking a bit odd for a while! 😃 Don’t feel bad, Cavapoos have such difficult coats and it’s easy to miss areas when brushing. If you have a metal comb then you’ll be able to go over the coat with it after brushing to check for any spots you’ve missed 😊
Well said, I'm a dog groomer and that's all it takes is a quick brush through even its once a week. The amount of times I've heard "oh I do brush them", it's all lies, a lot of them cannot be bothered. But they brush their own hair everyday, or their kids if they have them. If they cannot be bothered to brush them once a week get a short haired breed, for crisake.
What is a Cavapoo!? I know it's some kind of Designer Poodle mix. But what else besides the poodle! ? Really should Not mix breeds! Makes for unpredictable characteristics.
Great Job, Great detail to the groom.
Very good demonstration. Thank you!
Ah you’re welcome! ☺️
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Our 8-month-old cavapoo has a few knots. At first we thought her harness was to blame but switching to a collar did nothing. We now think it's down to us using a soft-bristle brush instead of a slicker/pin one. I think we've also been guilty of focusing disproportionately on her back over her underside and legs when brushing. We've just ordered her a new brush. She had a haircut in November and is due to go again in a few weeks. Should we just be honest with the groomer about the knots in advance? We have a dematting tool but she absolutely hates it and I don't think I'm going to be able to get them all out before she goes. In November we didn't have this issue as she still had her really soft puppy coat. As the knots are mainly confined to her underside, is it possible that only that area will be shaved? Not that I mind I just want this whole issue sorted out, it's giving me anxiety. Is she has to be bald all over for a few weeks, I will live with it!
Aw love a Cavapoo, such sweet dogs. Yes definitely focus more on the underside and legs as these are the areas that matt more easily, especially as she would've just changed from her puppy coat, the coat will likely become harder to maintain as it gets thicker! We as groomers always appreciate being told in advance if a dog might be matted so we know what to expect and can put aside a little more time for the appointment as it will likely take longer. When a coat is matted dematting tools really only cause pain for the dog, it's best to just get the coat shaved and start fresh. If possible it might be worth seeing if your groomer has any earlier appointments? If it's only the underside that's matted then absolutely you can just get that bit shaved, it will look a little odd for a couple weeks but will grow back quickly! If there's also matts around the neck/chest/legs then it's likely she'll need to have a clip off. Hope this helps :)
My 1 yr old Cavapoo is overdue a groom, so has some matting.
Her usual groomer is unavailable, but I’ve managed to get her an appointment with a different groomer & I’ve told her there is some matting(I’ve cut out some matting/knots) She is saying she has to shave ALL her fur?! Is this correct?
I feel so bad & know I should of kept on top of it.
If she’s matted in quite a few different places then the whole coat will have to be shaved short, if it’s just in one area that’s not too noticeable (belly/chest) then the groomer can just clip her short in those areas and blend it into the rest of the coat. The issue with just clipping the matted areas is that the dog will be looking a bit odd for a while! 😃
Don’t feel bad, Cavapoos have such difficult coats and it’s easy to miss areas when brushing. If you have a metal comb then you’ll be able to go over the coat with it after brushing to check for any spots you’ve missed 😊
That is one good dog
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This poor baby
Bet the owners never forgot to brush their own hair
Well said, I'm a dog groomer and that's all it takes is a quick brush through even its once a week. The amount of times I've heard "oh I do brush them", it's all lies, a lot of them cannot be bothered. But they brush their own hair everyday, or their kids if they have them. If they cannot be bothered to brush them once a week get a short haired breed, for crisake.
I have this same kind of dog, and we brush every day, and he still gets matted hair.
What is a Cavapoo!? I know it's some kind of Designer Poodle mix. But what else besides the poodle! ? Really should Not mix breeds! Makes for unpredictable characteristics.
It’s a Cavalier x Poodle 😄
Mixing breeds allows you to maximize the best qualities of both breeds in their offspring and produces a very strong and healthy dog.