My parti, Tyrone, has a silken coat that reaches the floor, but little Gus has a thick cotton coat. I am giving him another trim on his perpetual puppy coat today. It grows like a wildfire, and mats as soon as it gets just a little long. As scruffy as he looks, I have to admit that his coat matches his personality...impish and more than a little wild, lol, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
BTW, Taco is adorable, and I am glad that he enjoys being brushed.