proper brush type for the right dog

[leann2078]

ok i have a collie a shepherd several short haired mixes and a longer haired chow mix what types of brushes do i need for them

[RoughCollies]

undercoat rake, slicker brush, and medium toothed comb work for my collie

[RoughCollies]

as for the shorter coats, rubber brushes work amazingly. ZoomGroom is an example, although I prefer the shorter toothed ones.

[RoughCollies]

With the collie, make sure you brush behind the ears, arms, and stomach at least every other way to avoid painful mats. Use the comb to do this. If you have a mat, my recomendation is to cut it out. It's less painful for the dog. Brush the coat thoroughly twice a week with the undercoat rake to remove dead hair. I use the slicker in between to keep it at its best and to prevent mats. Fay loves the slicker, it scratches her back gently, so it takes away the itch and doesn't damage the skin. Although, under all that fur, who knows if she actually feels it.

[Moo]

I groom my entire dog with a metal comb... and a small pair of scissors.

[RoughCollies]

Originally Posted by Moo

I groom my entire dog with a metal comb... and a small pair of scissors.

all 25lbs. oh him, lol!

[Moo]

Originally Posted by RoughCollies

all 25lbs. oh him, lol!

Make that seventeen. LOL

[haunani]

What about for a short coat like a doberman? Would just the rubber be ok?

[RoughCollies]

As far as I know. I know my stepmom uses a short slicker on her smooth collies, but even the short coat on them is not as short as a dobie. I know that the rubber ones work well on the smooths, though, so probably would work on a doberman.