I started out using a slicker brush(the one that looks like little metal wires coming out of a flat back) but I then heard that it was rough on their skin and to use a pin brush. When I first got one of these I got a metal dog one but I didn't think it felt so nice either so I switched to a plastic one. Its actually a people one I believe by conair and its small like it would fit in your purse so its the perfect size for my pup. I got it at Target for about 2 dollars, I have like 4 lying around the house. I don't know if its ok for me to use this one on my dog but it works for me. It doesn't seem like it would hurt her, she loves it in fact and I think she looks good after she's brushed. Plus she's not a show dog so she doesn't have to be perfect.
After I've brushed her I go back with a comb and make sure she's free of mats, mainly concentrating on problem areas like her belly by her legs and behind her ears and such. Just to finish her off.
Here's a pic of mine...
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