What Brush Should I Use For A Labrador?

[BC]

So I have learnt. Also worked out that I should not tell the wife that they are dogs that don't lose much hair. I can see in 12 - 15 years not getting another dog

Never fear, there are breeds out there that dont shed :rolleyes:

[morphjk]

So I have learnt. Also worked out that I should not tell the wife that they are dogs that don't lose much hair. I can see in 12 - 15 years not getting another dog

Never fear, there are breeds out there that dont shed :rolleyes:

But I like Labs

[puggy_puggy]

I'd suggest a shedding blade(looks like a fish scaler)a zoom groom and a furminator or a Laube Quik-change de-shedder(just like a furminator)

I would go for the shedding blade as well.

[puggy_puggy]

I'd suggest a shedding blade(looks like a fish scaler)a zoom groom and a furminator or a Laube Quik-change de-shedder(just like a furminator)

So how good are these? They are expensive but if they work then my wife will be happy

Shedding blades are fantastic. I went through many different sorts of brushes with the pugs before I happend apon the shedding blade and I have to say that nothing compares. It looks like a hacksaw blade that has been twisted around into an oval shape with a handle on the end. It shouldn't cost more the $30 and most likely to be under $20.

[sandgrubber]

You can use this against the lie of the hair and in a circular motion.

http://www.mollycoddledpets.com.au/catalog...category46/p577

Yep, this is quite similar to the "nobbly" side of the brush I suggested. Loosens the hair, picks up any dust/dirt on the skin and brings it to the surface so it can then be brushed away. Not so much in favour of the strippers/knives/tools etc that actually cut the hair because they tend to remove the waterproofing properties from the coat.

My wife is a bit hesitant about the price because we have been told other brushes would work but they haven't. She is actually a tad allergic to dog hair but has been having special drops which are helping to make her quite good but it would be nice to just be able to cut down on there hair. She said she wanted to try one but I can't see that happening.

I got a very similar one for five bucks from Gone Bazaar. Then they went on sale and I bought half a dozen for $1 ea. They work great and the dogs line up to get brushed. They also withstand puppy chewing very well if you accidentally leave them sitting on the arm of the sofa

[Silverblue]

I would recommend the shedding blade as well, it is great for short coated breeds, many of my clients have bought them after I have used them on thier dogs.

Makes my job much easier

[Poodle wrangler]

I use a slicker brush on my sister's short-haired dog and find it gets out lots of hair.

I've seen decent ones in BiLo/ Coles for about $10 but you MUST get a GENTLE one- you should be able to brush your arm without it hurting you.

Follow-up with a comb.

I also reckon a force dry at the groomers will blast off lots of fur.

You could always get a 100% poodle

(Beware, < 100% poodle will shed AND need clipping )