It's all gone!!

[Lily Freya]

She still looks beautiful !
I hope you don't mind me asking but why do you think you got her grooming regime wrong ? I'm a very new cocker mum and so far only introducing a brush x

Aw thanks everyone - I am still getting used to it.  I do miss her feathery legs though!  but it was nice when she came in from her walk today not to have to spend time picking out various twigs, branches and leaves that have been sticking like velcro to her!!  

As for why I think I got the grooming wrong, I just don't feel like I paid attention to her joints/ears, and once matting appeared there was no getting rid of it (from what I could tell).  Maybe it would have happened despite my best endeavours as it had become quite long...not sure. But I will pay closer attention to her joints from now on with brush and comb!

I figure 'proper' show cockers (I mean Crufts style here...not sure of the correct term!!) must also have a run about and walks like the rest of them -  so no idea how they prevent matting ? - any suggestions welcomed for when it does start growing back.

It is taking some getting used to though - I keep giggling when I see her as her legs look quite funny. On the plus side I thought she was gaining too much weight, but without all the fluff I can see she is the perfect figure and ribs can be felt too!

Got to confess that the only way I keep ahead of the knotting and matts is to brush quickly through every single day.  It seems a faff, but honestly it's the easiest way.

Her feathering will grow again, and you will cope now you are aware of the matting areas.

She looks a real sweetie.  Lovely, lovely colouring. Xx

[HoneyG]

Thanks Lily Freya,

Yes - will brush through daily.  Had been doing so, but not as thoroughly as I should have been! 

I love brushing her of an evening, especially her ears  

I've got used to it this morning, and she looks very smart

And yes, my baby is so beautiful - but of course I would say that