[sharon]

this is the info i recieved from the company of furmenator:

Thank you for your email. The FURminator deShedding Tool is designed to be used on shedding breeds of dogs and cats. Since some Yorkies (depending on their coat texture) shed, the FURminator deShedding Tool will work on their coats. If your Yorkie sheds, then your dog’s coat texture is correct for use of the deShedding tool. Some Yorkies have very thin, fine coats that do not allow the FURminator deShedding Tool to work as it was designed.



The FURminator deShedding Tool should only be used once mats and tangles are removed from the coat. The delicate teeth on the deShedding edge may bend or break if used on a dog with mats or tangles. The deShedding tool does not have a cutting mechanism and will not break through mats or tangles as would a dematting tool or other brushes designed for removing mats. In the future, the FURminator deShedding Tool can help to reduce the number of mats and tangles that form due to the removal of undercoat before it gets stuck under the topcoat and causes matting. FURminator Inc. does not guarantee against the deShedding edge.