I have a schnoodle and his coat tends to be more poodle like. I brush him with a normal dog brush, the one with the metal prongs and the soft black bristles on the other side. He tends to get matted fur fairly easy I use a detangler to help out. Am I using the right type of brush for my dog?
2007-12-25 18:45:15 · 4 answers · asked by ItsMeAlexandra 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A dog of your type should be brushed out with a slicker brush. Be sure your brushing the hair down to the skin rather than just the top of the hair.
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2007-12-25 19:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by Cavalier KCS mom 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, the best brushes for Poodles are a combination of a slicker brush, a rake, and a mat-breaker. The one you are currently using would never work on my poodle...I use that one on my Goldens, but it won't do the job for a Poodle.
2007-12-26 05:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Leigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a poodle with this problem, the groomer instructed me to use a comb with thick prongs that are not to far apart or very close together.
2007-12-25 18:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by Selina B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A dog with long hair should be brushed with a wire pin brush. If it mattes easily you probably should have it groomed.
2007-12-25 18:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋