So rewarding

Half an hour brushing him,

one walk later

and he ends up just as scruffy!

"Thanks Lad"

"I think it's time for a brush young man.....

.....your beard is looking very tatty"

He didn't seem too impressed though.

"But it was worth the effort wasn't it William.  I'm sure everyone
will agree you look even more handsome"!   lol.