Kong ZoomGroom: This curry brush is soft and flexible with a cute design, but it just didn't beat out the other curry brushes I tested. The easy-to-grip Bodhi Dog Bath Brush is like a loofah for your dog, and it's effective for bathing or dry brushing.

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The durable, high-quality Chris Christensen Oval Pin Brush glides through the coat and gently detangles hair without painful pulling. We really like the Groomer's Best Combo Brush from Hartz. It's great for dogs of many coat types and convenient if you have two dogs with different types of hair. I tested this brush on a miniature poodle and a Labrador retriever. Only the pin brush side was useful for the poodle coat, but the Labrador coat benefited from both sides. Overall, this is just a really nice brush. It's lightweight yet sturdy and comfortable to hold. The stainless steel pins have safety tips for gentle brushing, and the nylon bristles are soft yet stiff enough to do some good hair removal. Measuring 12 inches long and 3 inches wide, the brush is well-sized for small to large dogs. However, it's not suited to the job of grooming toy breeds. For that, consider the Burt's Bees Double-Sided brush.

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For example, I own the FURminator for short haired dog breeds of medium size. It works well for our boxer Chloe, but wouldn't work on any future dogs that I adopt that are small breeds, large breeds, or have long hair. Four Paws Magic Coat Dual-Purpose Curry Brush: A nice curry brush (although I can't really attest to its purported antimicrobial properties), but it didn't perform as well as the Bodhi or Furbliss brushes. The flexible, ergonomic design is meant to be easier on the handler’s wrist, as well as more comfortable for the dog, as the flexible head curves with the shape of the body. Pros: Made for pets with sensitive skin, angled stainless steel bristles minimize irritation, rubberized grips and curved handle provide comfort and control

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You'll find a stainless steel brush head on all three of the products I chose for this deshedding tool comparison, which brings us to the third point that they have in common.Safety guards are a MUST HAVE when thinking about purchasing this type of tool. The teeth on these tools could cut someone, so you want to make sure they are covered at all times when the brush isn't in use. In my video above, I go into more details about using the Magic Pro as well as the other two brushes, and I show you how exactly all of them work. I highly recommend you watching the video for a more in-depth explanation if you really want to make the right choice with your next pet grooming tool. EASY TO CLEAN]: Hair collects along the edge of teeth in tidy rows for you to easily remove and dispose of. It just falls into neat little piles to the ground and is easy to clean with soap and water. So simple, so effective.

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This also means that you'll have to make some compromises depending on the size of your dog and his coat type. We have a 6-month-old Beagle, who you can see in the photo above. This grooming tool works well on her coat, but it's a bit too wide. This makes it difficult to groom her entire body. For additional expertise on dog brushing, I talked with pet groomer Cassie Edmond, who is an animal caregiver at the San Diego Humane Society. Dog brushes come in different styles for different coats. To know which type of brush is best for your dog, first identify their coat type using the handy breakdown at the end of this guide. Cons: Not ideal for all coat types; strap might be too tight for larger hands; brush can be slippery when wet The Furminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool landed in the top spot. I tested it on a Labrador retriever that sheds very heavily. The amount of hair I was able to remove from her coat was astonishing. It was far more than I could remove with the three other deshedding tools I tested. The Furminator Undercoat Deshedding Toolsafely and effectively removes loose, dead undercoat hair as well as dirt and debris.

Cons: Not for use on nonshedding breeds, teeth can be damaged if you drop tool, overbrushing or applying too much pressure can irritate skin The magic is in the stainless steel deshedding edge that reaches through the topcoat to safely and easily remove loose hair and undercoat without damaging the topcoat. The curved edge of the blade and the skin guard help the tool glide over a dog's body to prevent digging into the skin. The five-finger design allowed me to gently brush all over, including her head, face, body, legs, and tail, while the soft rubber nodules gently collected fur. The Velcro wrist straps kept the gloves secure on my hands.For best results, brush in the direction of hair growth. PET DEMATTING COMB]: Comb is wide and shallow ensuring that it will not penetrate your pet’s skin and will not cut or break the hair, protecting the all-important guard hairs. With no pressure needed your pet will not feel any discomfort, and likely enjoy the experience. JW Pet Gripsoft Pin Brush: This is a nice brush and I like the comfortable grip, but I didn't love the smaller surface area of the head compared to other brushes.