The right brush depends on the coat. The wrong brush either does nothing or hurts.
Match the tool to the coat
- Short, smooth coats (Beagles, Boxers) — a rubber curry brush or soft bristle brush
- Double coats (Huskies, Retrievers) — an undercoat rake and a slicker
- Long, silky coats (Yorkies, Persians) — a pin brush and a fine-toothed comb
- Curly coats (Poodles, Doodles) — a slicker brush plus regular professional trims
How often
Short coats: weekly. Double coats: 2–3 times a week, daily during shedding seasons. Long and curly coats: daily to prevent mats.
If a brush is pulling instead of gliding, switch tools — don't push harder.
