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Choosing the Right Brush for your Dog
Proper grooming requires the right brush for your dog's coat. The following is a list of common dog brushes and their use.
Bristle Brush: These come in a wide variety of styles and can be used on any type of coat. Longer, widely-spaced bristles are better for dogs with longer coats, while shorter, tightly-packed bristles are made for short-haired dogs.
Wire Pin Brush: These dog brushes work well on dogs with medium to long hair or those with curly coats.
Slicker Brush: A slicker brush is used to take out mats and tangles and to smooth your dog's coat after using a bristle or wire pin brush.
Undercoat Rake: An undercoat rake is a necessity for dogs with a double-coat such as Siberian Huskies or Newfoundlands. It removes dead hair from the undercoat, as the name suggests.
Dog Comb: Useful for combing out hair after detangling or to create that final, feathered look in long-haired dogs. There's also a flea comb that has tightly spaced teeth to take care of flea problems. | 
