Did you find the thread relating to Jasper when he came to us at 9 months? looked a little afghan!
Now he is 16 months and his coat is really maturing, I had him clipped when he came so now trying to let the clipped grow out and will get him booked for a proper hand strip perhaps, keep having a go myself but got a lead for someone who breeds and shows locally who will give lessons.
On the other hand Louie, our new pup, is 1/4 worker and a much shorter coat, he should be easier to care for.
This whole pedigree thing gets really addictive, been buying up London cocker and cocker club year books to see piccies of the relatives, fascinating stuff.