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Kirby hates getting brushed.. but he tolerates it.

you dont need a one sided slicker brush with no nubs(steight wirey kind) for a short haired dog. slicker brushes are ment for long haired dogs. try finding a double sided slicker brush.. one side has the matal stuff,, and other has a soft tooth brush like brissles.. that should be perfect for a short haired dog.

i cant brush Kirbys coat with the soft tooth brush brissles. the brissles just slide off without even brushing anything. so hes blessed with what i call the 'spark-plug brush' end. LOL

see,, it really does look like a spark-plug brush. sorta. LOL
http://www.petco.com/assets/product_...566300253B.jpg

the nubby slicker brush(wirey things with plastic tips) is harder to find.
i never have seen one of those in Wal-mart before. i wish you the best of luck in finding a brush you like.