I am growing Remy's hair out and generally meeting with success. He has a silky coat so even if I miss a day we don't have knots or mats.
However.... my little neck of the woods has been hit by lots of cold and snow in the last month (more coming this weekend) and Remy has been wearing his sweater almost every day. As a result, his tummy and armpits are getting matted. Badly. Even with nightly combing. There are a few I can't get out (mr. impatience...)
I've searched here and some people comment on having these areas shaved as they are not noticeable with a full coat (???) and daily grooming is easier (???)
Rem's heading to the groomer tomorrow. Should I have her shave his tummy and arm pits? I really like his little "chest" hair that pokes about above the collar of his clothes, and this area is not getting matted. So I think she should only shave from behind his front paws on his actual tummy
