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Reddit mentions of Mars Professional Grooming Pin Brush for Dogs and Horses, 1" Stainless Steel Pins, 9" Length
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Birch wood handle and stainless steel pinsSoft rubber pad for flexibilityConstructed to last for yearsBrush is 9" in LengthGerman quality & engineering; manufactured in Germany
Specs:
| Color | 1 " stainless steel Pins |
| Height | 3 Inches |
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 9" |
| Width | 1.5 Inches |
So, I don't care for detangling spray. It builds up in the coat and can become sticky.
Next is your brush has to change. You need a pin brush with no heads.
Something like this
I use that exact brush on my afghans and on myself. Its pricey on Amazon. You can get pin brushes at good prices at dog shows.
Then you need a wide toothed metal comb. The ones with a wider end and a finer end work. Only use the wider end. The finer end is just to fine for most coats. It makes a reasonable handle. You can also find wider toothed ones with handles.
And you need an undercoat rake. Simple and cheap. Don't waste your time on furmanator and stuff. Also, don't get the ones that look like blades.
Next your shampoo and conditioner. I use human stuff on my show dogs. They have no allergies. Pantene and Herbal Essence silky formulas have worked well for me.
Always shampoo and condition a dog with coat. You can get dog shampoos if that makes you more comfortable. Or you can use mane and tail which is a pretty comfortable balance. Conditioner will save you tons of work as it helps sticks, dirt, and loose hair leave the coat instead of staying.
Next. Never rub dry. Pat dry. Blot. Squeeze the hair. Wrap the dog. Don't rub. You make mats that way.
If you want to get your own dryer there are plenty of dog dryers. I have an Oyster stand dryer. You can use a hair dryer as well yo work out a lot of excess moisture.
When grooming, start from the bottom and work up. Start from the bottom of the foot and work up the leg. Seperate the hair, and work from the skin out. Then go to the layer above it. Part to the skin and groom that hair smooth and work up.
If you are serious about keeping her in a full coat, do yourself a favor and get a grooming table. Its more comfortable for her and you.
The last bit is a personal choice but its adding an oil to her diet. It will help her coat in general. I used olive oil since the 90s. Now coconut oil is popular. As well as fish oils. Just a table spoon on their dinner. I always got the big jars from Sams Club Makes a world of difference to the coat and shedding.
Is she spayed yet? Altered dogs tend to revert to puppy coat. It tends to be softer and a bit more prone to work than adult coats.
I groomed weekly for show dogs, bi monthly for dogs that were not showing. Same bath schedule. I always let my dogs play and be dogs even when showing. Its all doable. You will gain the skills.
Obligatory Afghan hound with the wind blowing.
Grooming is a lot of work. I'm down to my last afghan hound and I am going to take a break from all that hair after she passes away. The doberman are much easier but they get cold so quickly too.
The brushes I've had and been pleased with:
[Mars] (https://www.amazon.com/Mars-Professional-Grooming-Horses-Stainless/dp/B00OGLMZWU/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=pet%2Bgrooming%2Bpin%2Bbrush&qid=1558320722&s=gateway&sprefix=pet%2Bgrooming%2Bpin&sr=8-11&th=1&psc=1)
[#1 All Systems] (https://www.amazon.com/All-Systems-Molded-Plastic-Handle/dp/B001VPAD00?ref_=bl_dp_s_mw_3015818011)
Chris Christensen is an excellent brand if you see something in your budget (look for 16-22mm pins). I use their "T-handle" and love it. JW pet, Mars, Safari, and Andis generally get good reviews as being good quality tools that perform well.