I just did Chico's hair cut or let's say balding.  He is 4 monhs and not had his rabies yet so a groomer was not an option yet.  MY goodness was it an experience!  I useally bathe him every Saturday but since we just moved I ignored that weekly bathing for about 2 weeks and in that time he became very matted everywhere!  I was able to brush out 80% of it within 2 baths but some were just impossible so I just scissor trimmed him everywhere!  It kinda looks like a puppy cut if I took him to the groomers.  I left his entire face alone so he is a little wierd looking right now but still soo cute!  BUT I'm with you on taking him to the groomers next time! LOL