My dog is almost in a full coat, I keep her belly cut short, it doesn't effect the look of her hair. I also cut her arm pit hair short.
You should use a conditioning spray when you brush her.
The bushy-ness is a coat texture issue. If your dog has a silky coat it'll lay flat, if it's a cotton coat it'll grow out. The coat will also change texture a bit as she gets older. Blow drying helps with the waves. |