The breakdown on grooming brushes
Confused about which brush to use for which pet? Well, it is actually a bit complicated! Different brushes are designed for different types of coats, so it’s important to know what kind of a coat you are working with, and then select which tools work best for your pet. We are here to help you choose exactly what works best for you and the pets in your care!
Slicker Brushes
Slicker brushes are defined by their design of wire pins of uniform length (depending on the brush) that help de-tangle and de-shed.
Miracle Coat Slicker Brush
(All Purpose)
Great detangling brush with rigid pins, comes in small and large options to accommodate all breeds and sizes.
Best Use – General brush for most coats
Highlights: Affordable, durable
Jelly Pet Flexible Dual-Head Slicker Brush
(Curly Coats)
Wonderful for pre-brushing tight coats, the flexible head absorbs the brushing force, making dematting less painful and more effective.
Best Use – Poodles/Doodles
Highlights: Affordable, highly effective
Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush
(Deep Deshedding)
A must have for thick, double-coated breeds, the Big G delivers more slicker pins per area with longer pins to penetrate into dense coats.
Best Use – Huskys, Samoyeds
Highlights: Pricey but well-made
Don’t forget to check with a comb!
Andis Metal Comb
No need to spend a fortune – Andis has the reputation for bringing us quality grooming products that range from affordable to high end. Fortunately, this comb fits right into the affordable range, and will allow you to check your brush work with a quality comb.
Best Use – Always check brush work with a metal comb – use spacing appropriate for the coat type (i.e. fine side for fine coats and wider side for coarse and thick coats.)
Highlights: Serves a necessary purpose/affordable
Other Types of Brushes
For coats that should not be brushed by a slicker, here are other options that apply to different coat types:
Zoom Groom Rubber Brush
(Short Coats)
Massaging while distributing natural oils, this rubber brush (think of its’ cousin, the rubber curry comb) works great on short and smooth coats.
Best Use -Dobermans, Pitties, Greyhounds
Highlights: Smooth Coated dogs love the massage!
Bass Natural Boar Hair Bristle Brush
(Short Coats)
A softer approach to short and smooth coated breeds, this natural bristle brush does not detangle but brushes away build-up and distributes oils on short coats.
Best Use – Smooth or short sensitive coats
Highlights: Super gentle
Chris Christensen Pin Brush
(Long Silky Coats)
Different than a slicker brush, a pin brush also has metal wires, but in this case, the wires are more rigid, spaced apart, and usually tipped with a ball or softer edge. Used for long, silky breeds.
Best Use – Maltese, Afghan Hound
Highlights: Won’t break fragile coat
Rakes and other tools
Great to pull undercoat on medium double-coated breeds, check out the Jelly Pet de-shedding rake. Well-made, and it works.
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