[Bear!!23]

Hi everyone
I'm needing advice please on which type of brush to use on my boy bear.
He is long coated 11 weeks old and currently a ball of puppy fluff.
Which type of brush would you guys recommend to use on him until he's bigger and I can get him a proper adult brush.

Thanks in advance

 

[car2ner]

Get a decent quality slicker brush, an undercoat rake and a comb. I also got a mat splitter comb because they can build up on the neck where the collar sits. A lot of people like the Furminator and others would never used it.

 

[Bear!!23]

Get a decent quality slicker brush, an undercoat rake and a comb. I also got a mat splitter comb because they can build up on the neck where the collar sits. A lot of people like the Furminator and others would never used it.

Thanks for the reply. I will have a look online just now for something along they lines

 

[Galathiel]

I have heard good things about the Chris Christensen slicker brushes.

 

[Bearshandler]

I have heard good things about the Chris Christensen slicker brushes.

The Chris Christensen big k is wonderful. You don’t need a different brush for a puppy.

 

[Bear!!23]

The Chris Christensen big k is wonderful. You don’t need a different brush for a puppy.

Thanks, that seems to be the brush that keeps popping up on all the other threads that I've stumbled upon. If it's ok for all ages I might just get that.

 

[Hopps]

I use a Big K too! They grind down the pins so it’s much softer. i brushed my arm with the big k vs normal slicker. Big difference 😆

Also my cat likes it too. She rubs her face on it like a weirdo

 

[SW2021]

The Chris Christensen big k is wonderful. You don’t need a different brush for a puppy.

I have both this slicker and the steel comb from Christensen. Great sturdy brush using it for over 2 years

 

[tintallie]

When I had a golden retriever before, I would use a slicker brush every other day. If he was starting to get some kinks or mats in his fur, I would work them out with a butter comb.

 

[middleofnowhere]

Car2ner listed all the tools I used with adult long-coats. Someone used to make a comb specifically for long coated dogs. It really worked well but they no longr make it .... (hey, don't say I'm not helpful!!) With a pup, I'd be inclined to use a bristle brush. Cheap one from the dollar store because you won't use it long.

 

[Fodder]

am i seeing correctly that you guys are all using a $60 brush??

 

[Katiebob]

I use an Ancol slicker that I got from the range. Used a bristle brush on her puppy coat.
I always see the CC Big K recommended but I can’t quite bring myself to spend that much money on one…

 

[Bearshandler]

am i seeing correctly that you guys are all using a $60 brush??

Listen. I don’t usually brush my dogs. But when I do, it’s a big K. I actually broke the first one in my car. It’s a nice brush. It was recommended by @dogfaeries.

 

[Carter Smith]

Listen. I don’t usually brush my dogs. But when I do, it’s a big K. I actually broke the first one in my car. It’s a nice brush. It was recommended by @dogfaeries.

Yep

 

[car2ner]

I brush mine every night. I'm too cheap to spend that kind of money. Cheaper brushes last about two years so consider replacement costs.

I used the shedding blade on my gal-dog who has a regular coat. I'm not very happy with the blue comb. The yellow under coat rake is by JW and I'm very pleased with it. The slicker brush and mat comb are by Safari and both new this spring so I have no idea how long they'll last. So far so good.

 

[Gwyllgi]

The yellow under coat rake is by JW and I'm very pleased with it.

I have the double row under coat rake by JW, it is amazing.

 

[Bear!!23]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I'll buy a few different ones and see how they are. My partner isn't keen on me spending 60 bucks on a brush but I'll no doubt get it anyway lol. Been using a rake and brush that I had laying around and they're kind of helping out but want to get something that will keep him looking good. The weather here in Scotland isn't very good at the moment and he's getting wet every time he goes out so need a good rake will try out the JW one see how that helps. Thanks again, very much appreciate the feedback

 

[Fodder]

well y’all can keep doing y’all…

and imma keep doing me 😁

…with my vintage rake from 2009!!

 

[Carter Smith]

Truthfully, I’m scared to brush Milo.. I might find a family of field mice living somewhere in his rear area

 

[Fodder]

Truthfully, I’m scared to brush Milo.. I might find a family of field mice living somewhere in his rear area

lol, gross
maasai hates me - grooming is my favorite pastime. so satisfying. yesterday she got a bath, brush, ears, teeth and nails!