Paw Brothers Professional Grade Extra Long Slicker Brush – Ergonomic Handle, Removes Loose Undercoat and Tangles for Dogs

Best brush style
Why did you pick this product vs others?:After having a slicker brush for 10+ years, I misplaced it. My dog Gypsy was in need of a good brushing and bath. I ordered this one because it was within my budget and had good reviews. As soon as it arrived,  I was brushing Gypsy.  Worked exactly as it should.  It easily removed the thick winter undercoat without hurting her skin. Next will be my cats and goats.I hope that this brush lasts as long as my last one.I recommend this brush for anyone who has dogs, cats, horses, goats etc. Just don’t push too hard, it can scratch the skin. I have been using this type of brush for over 50 years and will not use any other.

Gentle on skin yet truly brushed out mats
I’m a retired professional pet groomer. I also love this brush at home. I’ve bought Ryan’s brushes for 20+ years because they are the best for fluffy hair -both cats and dogs. This works wonderfully to keep Doodles from getting too tangled. It pulls out winter coat from Shepards, Heelers, Labs, etc. I give them as gifts to friends with these types of pets, reminding them it works best with frequent use. I most treasure mine while blow drying a pet to straighten its hair before trimming. Dogs with more fragile skin such as Poodles, Bichons, Maltese, Lhasas, Shih Tzus, and elderly pets, need this soft tipped brush. Look carefully at the size before you order. Small are great for cats. XL is best for medium to large dogs. The extra cost is worth it! One of my brushes is 15+ years old and still great! *Hidden feature: try letting your cat rub its face against a clean brush. My cat now asks for this daily. I had to buy one more just for the little queen. Finally, she lets me brush her whole body without yelling. 🙂 Thanks, Ryan’s, for the range of excellent products on your site: ‘Ryan’s Pet Supply,’ but also for making these brushes easier to get by listing on Amazon.

Perfect for Goldendoodle Grooming
Unfortunately, a lot of people get “doodle” breed dogs thinking that since they are low shedding that they are also low maintenance. That’s only true if you plan on having them come home from the groomer looking like a shaved rat. If you want a fluffy doodle that is tangle free with a long coat and healthy skin, you need to brush them out regularly, preferably daily. That requires specific tools including a steel comb and slicker brush. From my experience, most metal combs are pretty similar, but there is a BIG difference in slicker brushes out there on the market today. Trust me, I have over 6 different brands of slicker brush and 3 different metal combs. I also recommend some sort of grooming table, as it will save your back and be easier and safer for your dog. At this point I use the metal comb, this slicker brush, and my Chris Christensen slicker brush to maintain my dog’s coat daily between regular grooming (every 3-4 weeks).This brush is much stiffer than other slicker brushes I have. It’s perfect for areas like the legs, feet, and behind the tail where mats tend to form. If you go very slow and careful with the brushing and stay on top of the grooming, it’s a painless and enjoyable bonding experience for both you and your dog!After brushing out the problem areas with this stiff Paw Brothers slicker brush, I will comb over the area with my metal comb to make sure no tangles remain.Last, I use the Chris Christensen brush to finish up because it’s much softer and good for fluffing up the dog and making her look great. The Chris Christensen brush is too soft though to get out the underlying tangles in a very long coat though, which is why this Paw Brothers brush is so good.My only complaint, is that because the brush is so stiff, it’s a little difficult to get the hair out of it. On my Chris Christensen brush I can run my comb through it and vacuum it up to pick up the hair, but this one stays pretty messy. Not too big a deal for most people but I’m a little OCD and don’t like to leave hair everywhere.When I first brought home my Goldendoodle, I had already done all the research and thought I was well prepared by buying the most expensive grooming tools (Chris Christensen). But as her coat got longer and more difficult to manage, my groomer suggested I try out this inexpensive brush, which I think is a steal and excellent value. It has been a game changer and shaved off 15 minutes from daily brushing. You don’t need $100 brushes to maintain your dog, just time and patience. You can get both this brush and a metal comb for like $20 or so combined and it will be enough to maintain your doodle!Hope this was helpful and good luck maintaining your goldendoodle!!

Great for my Pyrenees and maremma. I like that it captures the hair in the brush and doesn’t float all over the place when brushing the dogs.

Apres trés peu de brossage sur mon spitz loup(chien a poil long) le caoutchouc qui tient les piques de la brosse sort de son contour en fer , donc arrêt du brossage , dommage car la longueur des piques sont ideal pour un poil long 14€ a la poubelle