I have a CC brush that I love but I also bought a Madan brush from yt member mimimomo and I have to say that I love it. The bed of the brush gives some so when you brush it is not so hard on the dog. I got the pink pocket sized brush. From my understanding, the black (and another color) are even softer.
Hot Rod was not liking being brushed for whatever reason but will "allow" me use to the madan brush on him. Maggie doesn't mind it all.
Jenny is wonderful to deal with and can answer any questions that you have. Plus the Madan brush was not as expensive and the CC brush. Jenny also has combs and band scissors.
Here is a link to her thread and website:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ur-madans.html