I do not like brushes so I use different sizes metal combs. I do NOT start combing backwards. My strokes are from head toward tail but I pick up sections starting at the shoulder. Start coming at the end of the hair and work toward the skin. I love the greyhound combs and the little Belgian combs. Pat introduced them to me. They are so small and you can use them anywhere. Check past posts to find the best tangle managers. If a dog gets mats(as many soft-coat Yorkies do) I would advise to invest in a mat rake, cutter or whatever it is called.. It cuts and separates the mat and can save some of the coat. I prefer that to clippingthem down completely. Rescue Yorkies frequently are terribly mated and the coat has to be sacrificed. But, thank goodnes, it will grow back eventually. |