Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunatley the detangler just doesn't seem to be making a huge impact. I have order cowboy magic detangler but am still waiting for the delivery! Sigh! I currently use a metal slicker, comb (the teeth are alternating lengths), and a pin cushin brush. Any suggestion to tools that I'm missing or any books/articles/websites that may just help me. Also the cheese titbits worked magic!!

I use a Spratts all metal comb no 71, no slicker or pin brush to get matts out. The comb with the 2 lengths of teeth is a moulting comb. I like the spratts combs as they last for years have a look at these

Just dematted someone's pet cavalier & reduced it's size by about a 1/4 don't think they have ever groomed the poor thing, took carry bags of coat out & sent owners off with flea in ear very embarassed they were after seeing my boys  :rolleyes:

Well done MM hope they keep it in better condition from now on. Not sure what to suggest - my friend's 7 that I sometimes groom can be a bit matted as they lead a pretty active life, but there's never been anything that patient work with a comb and a bit of sneaky scissoring won't solve.