Dog brush: which one to choose based on your pet’s coat

It may seem strange to many, but brushing your dog with a professional dog brush it’s not just an aesthetic activity, it’s rather a fundamental moment in your pet’s routine. Brush your pet’s fur with a professional dog brush allows you to have more details on your health: very often, in fact, the condition of your hair coincides with your psycho-physical health.

On the market you can find brushes for short-haired dogs and long-haired dogs, but also a huge amount of accessories dedicated to their beauty routine. If you feel confused by all these products and have wondered how to choose the model of dog brush best suited to your four-legged friend’s coat, this is the right article for you.

In the past we have already talked about how to best groom your pet at home in 3 simple steps, in this article you will find a practical guide on how to choose the perfect dog brush for him.

Which dog brush to choose? Based on hair type

The dog brushes available on the market are not all the same, each model adapts to different needs and types of hair. Let’s see in detail which brushes to use based on the type of hair of your pet.

Brushes for long-haired and undercoated dogs

Long-haired dogs require a lot of care; in fact, if your puppy has very long and thick hair or has an undercoat, it will be necessary to use daily brushing professional brushes for dogs specifically designed to treat this type of hair. The most functional are the carder and the rake comb. These two brushes for long haired dogs they are ideal for detangling, polishing and removing excess hair.

Undercoat brush for dogs with rake: essential during moulting periods

Removing your dog’s undercoat is a fundamental practice during the shedding period to allow your puppy’s skin to breathe and oxygenate, and then grow back healthy and thick. The barber rake dog comb it has been designed to eliminate excess undercoat in a simple, fast and above all painless way thanks to the rounded tips which allow the thinning of even the thickest coats.

Carder

THE carder, thanks to its special long and fine steel teeth, but with a rounded tip, it has greater detangling action compared to normal brushes. It can work even the most knotted hair and is ideal for daily use, preventing the formation of tangles or knots in the dog’s fur. For dogs with undercoat during the moulting period, it is recommended to first act with the rake brush, designed to eliminate all the excess undercoat and then refine the fur with the dog carder.

If we do not have particular experience with the tool, it is advisable to card one lock at a time, always following the direction of the hair. It is essential to always choose a carder with rounded tips.

These brushes are suitable for all dogs that have a type of fur that tends to knot or tangle such as Shizu, Poodle and Maltese, but they can be used as a support tool for professional grooming for all dogs that have undercoat and are going through the shedding period. For example, German Shepherd, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky and Malamute.

Brushes for short haired dogs

Dog brushes with soft bristles they are the ideal product to use on short-haired dogs. The presence of soft bristles, however, does not guarantee deep detangling of the coat and does not remove excess hair, but it can be an excellent ally for trimming or daily use. For this reason we recommend our double dog brush : on one side it is equipped with dense metal teeth capable of delicately removing knots and excess hair and on the other with soft bristles to finish and shine the coat.

How to brush your dog with this accessory?

THE brush for short haired dogs it should be used first following the natural direction of the hair and then delicately against the grain in order to eliminate dead cells and perform a massage that will activate blood circulation.

Another useful product for this type of coat is certainly the glove an accessory suitable for all those dogs who hate being brushed, thanks to its soft rubber it will offer your pet a cuddle by delicately and easily removing all excess hair. A product that combines business with pleasure.

How Much Should You Brush Your Dog?

The frequency of brushing depends greatly on the breed and type of coat; for this reason, long-haired dogs need daily brushing, while for short-haired dogs a couple of times a week may be sufficient, more often during the moulting period.