: a dull lusterless surface (as on gilding, metalwork, or satin)
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Experts recommend brushing goldendoodles at least two-three times a week to prevent matting and tangles, while professional grooming should be done every six to eight weeks to keep their coat manageable.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Grooming Requirements: Their coat requires regular grooming to prevent matting and maintain its hypoallergenic qualities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
His coat was clumped together with dirt and matting.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Risk of building up and matting hair: There is also evidence that castor oil may cause build-up and hair matting (also known as hair felting) in some people, but this is extremely rare.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Experts recommend brushing goldendoodles at least two-three times a week to prevent matting and tangles, while professional grooming should be done every six to eight weeks to keep their coat manageable.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Grooming Requirements: Their coat requires regular grooming to prevent matting and maintain its hypoallergenic qualities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
His coat was clumped together with dirt and matting.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Matting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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