Undercoat brush?

[slleipnir]

Can you get brushes for short haired dogs for the undercoat? Like Zeke? He has sooo much fur! I'm thinking of getting him professionally done somewhere, and hope they can get rid of some of it..Any sugestions?

[tikeyas_mom]

Yes I have a siberian husky so I know how to deal with undercoat.. Use a metal comb, you can get at any store just about in the pet section.. it helps get out dirt and hair and dust .. it saves bathing your dog as well... http://www.petdiscounters.com/dog/brushes/jw_dematting_rake.jpg this is kinda like one of the brushes I use on my sib in the summer seasons.. http://www.petsalley.com/images/icon_c_brush.jpg this one is EXACTLY like mine :p but a different color :D.. I totally suggest it :) http://www.anythinganimals.com/images/Comb_Coarse.jpg this is also like the comg I use on my dogs.. It is great at getting the undercoat..

Some brushes That I dont suggest are:
CPall brushes *they suck * :http://www.dog-training.com/images/cpallbrush.GIF

I dont suggest the slicker brush it sucks as well .. it only gets to coat hairs and dust.. *it is a good after brush to use for your dog though * :http://12.43.230.213/dogbrush/slickerbrush.jpg

[slleipnir]

The one I have now is kinda like a curry comb for horses..only its rubberand for dogs.

Will those work for a short haired dog?? Thanks!

[Brie]

not for dogs with a heavy undercoat. A curry comb just won't do it.

I actually recommend the rakes for dogs with heavy undercoats. You probably won't need the one with sharp edges, which is good to break through mats, but, http://www.petsalley.com/images/icon_c_brush.jpg This one will probably be the most beneficial to you.

Slickers suck. So do bristtle brushes... they only get that top layer of fur. I'd recommend the curry comb for pits, boxers, boston terriers, great danes, etc....

[lovemyshiba]

I use the rake on Kito, he has an undercoat too. When he shedded (is that a word??) last fall, it was unreal--you could pull the hair out in clumps--I'm so glad I had the rake!!!

[jenluckenbach]

since I am not over on ths "dog side" often, I do not know EXACTLY what king of hair Zeke has. It appears, from your signature to be quite short. (like a dobermann)

from experience as a dog groomer, if it is short like a doberman or boxer, a shedding blade is good;

if it is double coated and short like a husky or a shepherd, the short toothed rake is good.
http://www.petsalley.com/images/icon_c_brush.jpg

this type or rake:
http://www.petdiscounters.com/dog/brushes/jw_dematting_rake.jpg
is only good on long coats, like a collie.

a comb like this:

http://www.anythinganimals.com/images/Comb_Coarse.jpg
is also for long hair, and it will not cut down on shedding. for that you need a much finer comb.

Now the all time best tool for getting rid of unwanted hair is a shedding comb. this is a comb with alternating long and short teeth. and a slicker brush is an essential tool to get the majority of hair out of the coat first, before the shedding comb can be effective. and a good thourough bath and blow dry will release a lot more hair that a brushing without a bath.

Hope this helps.

[slleipnir]

Thanks everyone :D

[wolf_Q]

I have a dog who is a heavy shedder. I think that the *best* way to get rid of the undercoat, is to take the dog to a groomer and have them use the high-pressure dryer on them and blow it out. I *love* the high-pressure dryer. :D

I take Nebo about every 1 1/2 months just to help with shedding. With doing this, he really does not shed bad at all.

First I give him a very good bath...make sure he is rinsed VERY well. Sometimes before rinsing I'll even soak him down in conditioner and brush him with that on.

Blow the coat out super good, so it's almost dry...after he's completley dry, it's time to brush him out.

What I do is first use the slicker brush and the undercoat rake same time. I just have one in each hand...brush with the slicker, then the undercoat rake....Guess it's weird, but it works for me.

After lots of brushing with that, I use a shedding blade to get rid of the rest of the stubborn undercoat. I use this especially on his hind end....fur seems to gather there.

That's just my way. :) It doesn't look, to me, that Zeke has a thick enough coat that an undercoat rake would do much...but maybe his fur is thicker then it appears. I think that the shedding blade would work very nicely. Don't use it too often though, as it can cause dandruff. When just brushing Nebo in between baths, I just use a slicker brush (it's the only brush I have at home anyway lol)

Slicker Brush
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid52/p9cec9044c5dfcffe4516b75254e1e132/fc963b8c.jpg
Undercoat Rake
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid52/pf08dbe2afda01e0da2127eb1395a36df/fc963b8b.jpg
Shedding Blade
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid52/p1d13cb1977cad4a7a824a0cb19306875/fc963b8e.jpg

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
I have a dog who is a heavy shedder. I think that the *best* way to get rid of the undercoat, is to take the dog to a groomer and have them use the high-pressure dryer on them and blow it out. I *love* the high-pressure dryer. :D
YES !!! don't you just LOVE the blower??!!?? You are not old enough, but we always ask ourselves at work "HOW did we ever get along without it?"


What I do is first use the slicker brush and the undercoat rake same time. I just have one in each hand...brush with the slicker, then the undercoat rake....Guess it's weird, but it works for me.
I do the same thing!!!!!



t doesn't look, to me, that Zeke has a thick enough coat that an undercoat rake would do much...but maybe his fur is thicker then it appears. I think that the shedding blade would work very nicely.

That was my impression too.