haylz27 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I bought a Furminator a few days ago for my Aussie (almost 12 months) but now I've been reading reviews that it cuts/damages the coat so I am reluctant to use it. Has anyone had any experience with the furminator? I'm wondering whether I should just go and take it back and get an undercoat rake instead... Here is Merlin at 11 months. :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJJ Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I got a furminator after hearing about it online in other forums for use on my BCx (also called Merlin :) ), after reading more about grooming on this site and others I switched to using an under coat rake (plus pin brush etc) and I would have to say his coat looks better now than it did using the furminator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Don't use a furminator, they can ruin coats because they cut them. His coat looks gorgeous so just keep doing what you've been doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 OMG Haylz! Merlin has become a gorgeous boy!!! Oh and agree with the others, just use an undercoat rake, pin and comb :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Undercoat rake. The only place I use a furminator now is on ear fluff to get rid of the brownish dead fluff on my BC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Merlin is stunning! I use a furminator on my GSD's fluffy trousers and it does a good job there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 is it worth it?... not with a beauty like Merlin. :) I'm not really into the bladed shredders, I honestly think Furminator TM an overly marketed tool, the ads and youtube vids look great but there are just too many negatives for me to take the risk with a double coated dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Merlin is stunning .... I'm another who wouldn't use a furminator on him. I'd use a rake, just lift the top coat & gently comb out in the direction the coat grows. You'll be surprised how much you will rake out. You can do it over a few sessions if need be. Some dogs are sensitive . Takes me usually a couple of goes to complete my boys coat but well worth the effort :laugh: Edited September 6, 2013 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Gorgeous dog! I have no handy tips re grooming... Juno rolls in the dust and then self cleans as she runs :laugh: i just wanted to comment on the beautiful photo. I hadn't really seen any Aussies until I joined the forum but they are gordeous! Love the colouring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieW Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Wow, what a gorgeous looking dog! I use a furminator on one of my GWPs. It does a pretty good job on him, gets out a lot of undercoat. Doesn't seem to have damaged his topcoat either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haylz27 Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi everyone thank you so much for the compliments about Merlin and the advice! I took it straight back to the store yesterday. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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