When To Stop Furminating?

[Starkehre]

I tried one once, on a Rotti coat, and all it did was tear the hair. I do not need to thin or strip the coat, so I will not use one on a Rotti again. A medium comb, moulting comb or porcupine bristle brush removes all the loose and dead coat. Occasionally a slicker if I am more of a hurry.

[Sky_Mel]

Yea I have to be careful over my GSD's back but her fluffy ears, tail and legs it works well on.

[KitKat]

I just use a rake, preferably with the double row - works perfectly and the dogs loooove it ;)

Edited August 3, 2010 by KitKat

[kirst_goldens]

depends on the dog i find and the coat, some it works on and others it doesnt.

I have had mainly sucess stories though, i find it isnt very good on rottie coats as well dyz.

[tdierikx]

My silly Lab refuses to stand still for a brushing... grrr! She doesn't like the Furminator much - but she loves this other stripping gadget I have that looks like a big loop with teeth...

T.

[silentchild]

How strange, I use a Furminator on my Rottie and I don't know how I lived without it, her coat is much smoother and shinier. I do it for about 15-20 minutes, about once or twice a week, more in summer and I use it along with a rubber curry comb to get the loose hair out. She also sheds much less now.

[kirst_goldens]

lol every dog is different!