[ralphier]

My Ralphie's fur matts up if I even just look at him wrong . He has a cotton coat and HATES to be brushed. I mean it is a constant battle every time. He tries to bite the brush and just won't let me do it. I won't lie, it is mainly my fault for not being consistent enough with his brushing and a tiny bit his fault for being such a stinker . But, I did have to have him cut down really short twice and then start over (heartbreaking). You don't sound like you are as hopeless as me at grooming, ha ha, but I am sure if you are good with the brushing you will be okay. I like too keep my babies in sweaters and pajamas too by the way...they just look so darn cute and I know they are so much warmer. I think that some spray in conditioner, the right brush (like the ones that have been suggested) and regular grooming he will be just fine. Good luck