Brush and Comb Types

Different strokes for different doggos, right? When deciding to regularly groom your dog, it’s important to have the right equipment. Trust us, it’ll make your job a lot easier! 

There are several different brush types that work well on different breeds. 

1. Slicker Brushes – These brushes have small, fine wire bristles. These brushes are best used on medium to long-haired dogs with thick coats. The brush works well to reduce the amount of shedding out of the undercoat of dogs such as Golden Retrievers and Labradoodles. 
2. Rakes – Also known as de-matting combs, these brushes work well in breaking up mats that are close to the skin on dogs with thick fur and undercoats. It’s important to keep matting to a minimum as these hairy knots can be painful to our beloved pooches and can cause discomfort when getting a professional groom.
3. Bristle Brushes – These brushes are made up of tightly-packed bristles and work best on short-haired dogs such as Short-Haired Dachshunds and Weimaraners to remove loose hairs and reduce shedding.
4. Steel Combs – Steel combs can be used after a slicker brush on medium to long-haired breeds to break up any remaining tangles or mats. These also give your pooch’s coat a nice smooth texture.