My pup's problem was just the opposite. His first (black) baby hair was a mess. I couldn't have gotten a comb through it if I had too. It was as though he had been dipped in oil or something (even after several baths)...
So - I cut off the baby hair as soon as possible. Then the new more silver hair was a joy. It is wavy, but also very easy to comb and never matts or tangles.
Since your dog is just a little pup -- I would do whatever I need to do to make combing his hair easier - and less hurtful for him. His being hurt and hating to be combed at this young age may make grooming difficult for a long time.
I would suggest trimming his baby hair off (with one or two trimmings) as soon as possible and then working with the newer shorter hair. I think that if this newer hair is isolated and very short, it will be easier to comb out - and hopefully, you'll end up with a much easier coat to take care of.
**** I think keeping a little puppy's hair very short for a while is much easier and more pleasant to work with for both of you. With easy-to-comb shorter hair, he'll enjoy being combed -- and this is what you want.
Good luck! Carol Jean |