While they are great for short, medium or curly haired breeds (such as a St Bernard or German Shepherd),
slicker brushes often aren't the best choice for long - haired dogs.
Not exact matches
These combs are
often combined with
slicker brushes which are more suited for
brushing the outer coat.
While short hair breeds
often don't suffer from mats and tangles - at least to the same extent as long haired dogs - a
slicker brush is still useful for combing the undercoat and removing loose hair.
Regular weekly grooming (more
often for long - or heavily coated pets) is the best method to control shedding and matting by using two basic tools: a
slicker brush (small size for cats or small dogs) and a metal comb («greyhound» style).
Offer a choice: they can
brush every single day with a pin or rubber
brush, depending upon the coat type, or
brush less
often and use a
slicker or dematter / deshedder.
Pet owners
often prefer to
brush, comb, and use a
slicker brush to pull out dead hairs about once a week, then take the Cairn to a professional groomer for clipping every 6 to 8 weeks.