Why Daily Brushing Still Leaves Mats on a Small Dog

A hero graphic reading "Brushed daily. Still matting." beside a paw icon

A small dog can mat on a daily brushing routine for two reasons that have little to do with effort. The brush may be a finishing brush, which smooths the outer hair without lifting a mat out, and the breed may carry an undercoat the stroke never reaches. Breed standards from the American Kennel Club … Read more