Poor naked Ed. Sky also had to have a kennel cut which is shorter than a lion cut last year because his belly was also very matted. He had been to the groomers several times before and he had become so aggressive and nasty towards them that he now has to take a sedative before he goes there. So far his coat hasn't even grown out yet and he hasn't matted so maybe he won't need to go back again. My RB Storm would also mat as he became older. He just didn't want to groom himself any more. I hope that you'll keep the heat up so that Ed won't get too cold this winter.