[DogGoneGood]

I love my furminator... I don't know what I'd do without it! I don't use it that often, mostly when the dogs blow their coats or if I notice they're shedding more often than usual.

I do have a question though... what's an undercoat rake? I'm assuming I've probably seen one before but didn't know what the name was for it. Most grooming tools I make up my own names for them

[jng2985]

they are very good, makes it so easy!

[Kathyy]

The tool I call a rake looks a lot like the metal gardening rake used to smooth planting beds. Metal bar cross ways to the handle, metal tines at 90* to the bar. The weight of the bar lets the tool get through the coat to the skin but the tips of the tines are a bit too sharp for my shedder hound. If the dog is really blowing coat, as in you can see the loose tufts, it is a great tool. If dog is just moderately losing coat it is too easy to put pressure and hurt the dog. It is hard to use at any time in her favorite hiding places for loose fur, the loin and front of back legs.

[blackrose]

I was thinking about getting a furminator to use on Chloe, but I've been having lots of luck with the undercoat rake in getting out all of the dead undercoat. Besides that, I don't want to blow $60 on a brush anyway, no matter how good it is. I'm a cheap-o, what can I say.

[Graco22]

Roughcollies, I am with you..the furminator/carding tools are worthless on long haired breeds. lol I too prefer the undercoat rakes on collies and other long haired breeds like them.

There are many different types of rakes on the market. Certain ones will work better on certain breeds/coat types than others. Its important to make sure that the teeth are at least long enough to penetrate the coat ALL the way to the skin. Many of these newer "rakes" teeth are not long enough to go thru anything but a lab, and rakes don't do much on most labs. Metal greyhound combs work great too on long haired breeds, but the handle of a rake makes it easier to use than a comb.

[JayBarnes]

I have a furminator for my husky and I love it. Best investment I think I've made for grooming him.

[sweetmazzy]

I happen to love the furminator. It works very well on our golden retriever. He actually loves being groomed with the furminator....

[wishiwas]

I just wanted to chip in with something in response to the price of the furminator.. Shop around online! I got a medium sized one for $12 plus shipping.

[Pasofino]

Originally Posted by jesirose

I have one but Sadie absolutely freaks out when I try to use it.

I have a dog that reacts similarly...so because I KNEW it worked well, I tried using it a bit more softly than I do on the other dogs...

Once I was a bit more gentle, she laid down and rolled over, begging for more.

I can't brush her belly too hard or the diva has a fit, so it is just that her skin is more tender.

The FURminator does pull at the underhairs, so if your dog has tender skin, try doing it more gently, for a short period of time, then quit...bet she''ll not mind it after a few times.

[daybay]

your dogs hair may be to long/thick. I love it on labs, bassets, cats, but i use the may king 10 blade on shelties and goldens

love mine on labs, bassets, short haired cats, but on shelties and goldens I use the mat king 10 blade and love that also.