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| Topic Started: Jan 24 2008, 10:06 AM (206 Views) | |
| Nic | Jan 24 2008, 10:06 AM Post #1 |
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I now have 3 brushes for Brandy, one is a soft brush which is good but doesnt get the knots out, one is a tiny pin brush which is excellant but when I go near her feet, thighs, legs or belly she tries to kill me as it must pull on her fur I guess, and the other is a bigger pin brush which she always tries to kill me with! What brush can I get her? As you prob all know, she is a long haired yorkie style, so her fur is long but smooth, not rough coat. I usually get it clipped in the summer as I have this problem every year but I like her with long fur and if I could find a brush that she is happy with and is virtually ouch free I'd be grateful to hear about it! As a reminder, this sort of fur..... Posted Image |
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| Lu20 | Jan 24 2008, 10:49 AM Post #2 |
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I can't offer any good advice - sorry! Jess's coat is rough and in places quite long [especially around her neck!] I only groom her about twice a week and I use a small brush, Pins one side - brush the other, I think it is a cat brush? I always brush her all over first then use the pin part across her back and around her neck. She is very good at being groomed though and will stand and let me do it [as long as I don't take too long]. I know it has no relevance but years ago we had a JRT smooth coated and Mum used to hoover him! He loved it! |
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| Kellie | Jan 24 2008, 03:42 PM Post #3 |
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Have you tried contacting a dog groomer they might know. |
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| Tafia | Jan 24 2008, 11:04 PM Post #4 |
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Every now and again I groom a friend's Cav which possibly has a similar coat type? I go through his coat first with a wide tooth comb carefully anywhere that might be matted and then use a really soft slicker. The softer the better, try it out on your arm before you buy; if it scratches you, it's going to stratch Brandy. Another suggestion is something called a Furminator. I've not used one myself but have heard very good reports from those who have. |
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| ClaireS | Jan 25 2008, 10:23 AM Post #5 |
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I use a 'zoom groom' with Archie but that's not much use to you as he has totally different hair :rolleyes:
:D You can get de-matting type combs but I'm not sure if cutting her hair type is a big no-no, it is with wire hair like the border's. They might be useful to get the mats out initially but like Tafia says a wide comb should be useful. Does she react when you use a really soft brush on her belly? Maybe try treating her as you do a tiny bit at a time and she will get better at letting you do it :) |
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| zandd | Jan 25 2008, 10:36 AM Post #6 |
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I used to use the brushe with the pins on the other side for Zico,Brandy has the same sort of hair.There are combs you can buy which supposedly will cut through mats but I always found they pulled the skin.Pair of baby scissors to cut out the tangles they get under the belly,in the "armpits" are much better. Edit to add good info here. and here too - especially the bit about dampening the coat first,forgot that. |
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