My Widge had that cottony coat which attracted every snarl and matt and was like a magnet for every fuzzball or piece of threat etc.... I had her groomed at 5 months old, and had that puppy coat cut all off, and wa la,,,,,she now has a silky coat....just had to get rid of that initial puppy coat I guess.....
I now use Mane n Tail, conditioner and shampoo once a week, and alternate with Cowboy Magic Conditioner, so she stays nice n shiny and matt free.....