I'm confused. I just came from looking at deshedding tools. What is a slicker? I have a Walker Coonhound. Tell me what to get. ;-) TIA
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The Slicker is a really good brush. It gets a lot more hair off my dogs than the brush I was using. I am not sure about the deshedding tools. :)
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Thanks for your great question. A slicker brush is one of the most popular and useful pet grooming tools which is designed to help remove fur mats while also pulling out dead hair, and debris while gently stimulating the skin, removing layers of dead skin cells and promoting healthy circulation. While it is not a specific deshedding tool, a slicker brush does help remove some of a pet's shed hair. The Treeing Walker Coonhound dog is year-round shedder and generally needs weekly brushing to remove loose and dead hair. A slicker brush would do the job nicely. All the best. (The HappyDogz team)
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I have a 60lb Husky, the double for me. If your dog has an undercoat then double for sure. I have a deeper comb and I don't use it, I use this instead, and the slicker brush.
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I agree with K. Robinson. I just got my Bissell Pet Hair Eraser & it's great!
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If the de-shed tool is the one I'm thinking of, it has blades that cut through the matted hair. I like to use this one after I've used a blade type tool. I like this one in particular because the teeth rotate and there's less pulling. It removes the hair that the de-shedding blade tools cut loose. I have 2 Australian Shepherds (long wooly type coats, not the smoother coated strain) and I'm really happy with it.hope this helps.
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Call a dog groomer and ask. It varies by breed, because type of hair varies by breed. They even let me try two at the grooming place, and I'm getting this one for my mini Australian Shepherd.
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....the main tool is the grooming tool for ' long ' hair dogs. The other items are the Zorb stuff. That works real well on rugs. The Groom tool is worth it if you have a big dog that sheds a lot. I would not use on a small dog unless it's real patient...
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I have a Husky which is a long hair dog. I bought the Fur deshedder for long hair. The one you are asking about I have not used. It is for short hair. I would go with the short hair since great Danes are short hair. I am sure the blades are different.
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I'm no expert on dog grooming, but I don't think that this particular brush would work well for a Keeshond. I have a Beagle mix. Her outer coat is 1 inch at the longest. I believe these are called slicker brushes because they are used on short, slick coats. The wire bristles are only about 1/4 inch long with a slight angle at the end. I hope this is helpful.
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How tall is a tall person? And I still do not understand the difference between dc59 and the animal vacuum? It was not clear, I has long hair and I have a pet dog, and wood, ceramic tiles and rugs. We live in a sandy area. What is best vacuum?
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Hi Shelley, yes its very well made and durable I own 2 gsd and a yorkie. My 2 gsd have heavy undercoats and furminator takes quite a beating with my 3. My friend who recommended it to me has 2 full grown Huskeys. So I think that speakes for it self. If you still have doubts just call your local dog groomer and get some confirmation/tips. Best of luck to you and your fur baby. :)
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I really want to know which one to buy, also. I have two 80 lb. Golden Retrievers (and a psycho cat that shows up occasionally LOL). Does anyone have advice on the differences between the two models, and/or which is better? I have an average sized house; 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. All rooms, except the kitchen and baths, are carpeted. And of course, I have the two large (and always shedding) Goldens!
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This is listed as "#3 in Pet Supplies > Cats > Grooming > Shedding Tools" FURminator Long Hair deShedding Tool for Dogs, Medium It looks like the same one I have that I use on my cat and she likes it and it seems to work well. She is a 9 lbs calico.
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I would suggest the long haired FURminator. I have two cats, one short haired and another more medium with a really thick undercoat, and I sometimes feel like I should have gotten the long to use on both.
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I have a wire hared fox terrier myself and do not have any experience with collies. However, I think that while thinning an undercoat it will also shorten the main coat as well. At least that's what this tool does to my dog's hair. Probably not the look you are going after. There must be other brushes that can primarily thin an undercoat alone. Perhaps a designated undercoat rake would be more suitable for your dog: http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-W6110-Grooming-Undercoat-Rotating/dp/B0002DIRYG/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1373408414&sr=1-1&keywords=undercoat+rake
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I found my blades don't heat up too terrible. I did purchase the cool down spray and an extra set of blades so I could change them out if they did. I have a cocker spaniel and his coat was really thick and they did an excellent job of grooming him. He is no longer with me sadly.
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I would think so. I use the slicker brush in conjunction with the FURminator. My border collie seems to enjoy the slicker brush more though. She will lay down and let me brush her.
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I've been using it on all 3 of my dogs, one of which is a 100 pound ridgeback mix. I don't think the size of the dog matters as much as the length of the dog hair. Both the ridgeback & the beagle have short hair so I don't get as much hair from them when I brush. The hound shepherd mix (around 85 lbs) has long hair. This tool is amazing for him. I have to pull the hair off of it after every couple of swipes, but that's a good thing, right? I find the desheddinator very effective.