@dalfen Eric gets groomed nearly every day, but he still looks a mess. He gets static from brushing, which makes more rubbish stick to him. Within hours, he can develop new knots so big they attach his leg to his body, which have to be cut off. The humans have taken to trimming the undercarriage fur with scissors so this doesn't happen (as much).
The tall human thinks they should shave him to save all the work. Sometimes, without the furcut, he gets knots so bad they tear his skin.