The Best Dog Brush for Shedding
By Howard Young May 23, 2011
Best Grooming Tools
After twelve years of searching for the best dog brush for long-haired Dachshunds, I believe that I may have found the best one that removes the dead undercoat that tangles and knots. Both Molly and Chloe have given their “paw of approval” and no longer run away or fear the dreaded brushing sessions that often result on the painful pulling on their knotted hair.
Of course with proper grooming, knots seldom happen, but if you have dogs with thick coats that don’t like the brushing, the only thing to do is to keep them neatly trimmed. Thank goodness for PetSmart Grooming Coupons, otherwise we would have spent a fortune on our two long haired Doxies.
Deshedding Tool for Dogs
I can’t tell you how many brushes we’ve gone through only to find out that they either don’t work or our dogs simply fear, but the Mikki anti-tangle undercoat rake I just picked up last weekend at HomeGoods just does wonders on our two girls. I just can’t believe how much hair I brushed out of Molly and Chloe leaving them both with nice shinny coats.
The Mikki undercoat rake has two rows of rotating teeth that do not snag or pull on knots. The two rows are spring loaded so that when gentle pressure is applied, the teeth lay flat along the curved surface of your dog’s body. It could be that the combination of the rotating teeth and contour hugging design cause the tangles to slide off the tooth for painless grooming.
The Mikki Anti-Tangle Rake contours to your dog's body.
Where to Buy the Best Dog Brush
The bad thing about this dog brush for shedding is that it is imported from the UK and is difficult to locate even at online pet stores. I’ve been very lucky that our local HomeGoods expanded their pet goods section and I’ve been able to pick up a few toys and grooming tools that keep our Dachshunds looking great.
If you can’t find one locally, you can bid for one on eBay below. The seller is most likely in the UK and you will have to pay international shipping if you live in the US. It’s worth the extra cost especially if you have a hard time grooming your dog.