KitKat Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Just curious to see what people think of them? Also if you can post what breed of dog you use your coat king on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverblue Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Absolutely wonderful, don't know how I managed before hand, I use mine on Cockers It is a 20 blade, I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toohey Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Silverblue, have you tried a 26 blade on the cockers? Finer, narrower, and ten times more effective. You won't believe the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReXy Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 dont have one but have seen one used on a bearded collie....i thought it was going to be way to agresive but worked wonders.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I use a Mars Coat King on the topcoat of my Gordon Setters and it is absolutely brilliant. One of my girls is dripping in coat and it's the only thing that keeps it under control. I also use a stone, but her coat is just too dense to use the stone alone. I use a size 20 blade and I wouldn't be without it Toohey I've never used a 26 blade either, I'll have to buy one and try it. I need a finer blade in some places. Does it strip the coat closer to to the skin than the 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toohey Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 (edited) Toohey I've never used a 26 blade either, I'll have to buy one and try it. I need a finer blade in some places. Does it strip the coat closer to to the skin than the 20? I'm not sure about stripping closer tot he skin. Edited February 21, 2006 by Toohey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I don't have one yet, but I'm saving to get one for Jack. He's a double-coated ACD x GSD (we think) with a whole lotta wooly undercoat. I currently use a cheap shedding blade on him, and need to upgrade ... so I'll keep watching this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toohey Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 There is also The Furminator which I have not tried, but looks pretty good on the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverblue Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Thanks Toohey, I have been & counted, mine is also a 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springergirl Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Yep I have one that I use on Max the ESS. It's brilliant. I dont know how I survived with out it either. Mine is a 20 blade also So Toohey a 26 blade you reckon is the way to go? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittlePixie Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Do they work in a similar way to those shedding blades that look like fish scalers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I have a coat king and use it on my border collies. LOVE it, gets rid of all the old under coat so easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toohey Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 So Toohey a 26 blade you reckon is the way to go? ;) I don't know how a Springer's coat compares to a Cockers. Can't really answer that. Being a bigger dog the 20 is probably fine for you. Do they work in a similar way to those shedding blades that look like fish scalers? I have seen pics of them and am buggered if I know how they work. Do you know? Have a look at the Furminator link. Thats what the coat king does but not quite as aggressively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 (edited) Pixie - having used both I would say that in my experience with using a Mars Coat King it takes out a lot more hair. I am after one but can't afford $60 or so for a size 20. ETA - Toohey the "fish scaler" style stripping blade is run teeth edge side down along a dogs coat the same way the hair lies. It takes out all the dead undercoat beautifully. It is really only suitable for short haired double coated dogs I think. Kitkat put me onto them - they are about $5 at "the Warehouse". Edited February 20, 2006 by blacklabrador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittlePixie Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Toohey, the fish scaler ones? I use one on my guys... no idea how it does it, but it does!! I get shopping bags full of hair off my guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriment Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I want one so bad ;) For my Jacks, to keep them tidy, quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toohey Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I was thinking I probably won't need my 20 blade anymore. Give me a couple of weeks to make sure I don't need it, and I'll give it away to whomever pleads the neediest case ;) I'll just check with some other breeders if the 26 will do us when she has her adult coat, or if I will still need the 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Which one would be good for a malamute? I could really use one as I am having a hard time using a slicker and comb Actually while I am here - what is a good large slicker for a malamute. The one I am using is just not doing the job and is way too small. The ones in the petstore seem flimsy Plushpuppy has a brush on their site and I wondered how that would go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido666 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I have an 18 blade one for my Collies but haven't used it yet. I got this size on the recommendation of the Clipper World people at Pet Expo. Any other Rough Collie owners out there who use one? Cheers, Corine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 (edited) I was thinking I probably won't need my 20 blade anymore. Give me a couple of weeks to make sure I don't need it, and I'll give it away to whomever pleads the neediest case I'll just check with some other breeders if the 26 will do us when she has her adult coat, or if I will still need the 20. AAAHHH TOOHEY!!! I just put a plea in the "Wanted" section for a 20!! I NEED IT!!! I will pay you though! Heres my case. My show girl has an area on her lower back that has a slight wave to it. It's just one spot but it detracts from her topline. I used a coat king on it and it took it away entirely!! No wave and no "bumpy bit" I have some important shows coming up... I am trying to title my labrador....I am as poor as a church mouse I am a nurse ;) Is that a good case? Edited February 20, 2006 by blacklabrador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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