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Mardelin · 11-10-2010, 05:15 AM

As a breeder/exhibitor/groomer slicker brushes are not recommended. Unless you know when and how to use them (for removing mats) it's the fastest way to destroy a yorkie coat.

The only time I use a pin brush is in the ring, to seperate the coat and used with a anti-stat or conditioner sprayed on it.

Keep in mind groomers are not specialists for each breed. While they make sure that your dog is clean and looks adorable going out the door, their main focus is to groom as many dogs as they can on a given day. So, they will use tools to assist them in making their job easier not what is best.

11-10-2010, 05:15 AM	#12
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	As a breeder/exhibitor/groomer slicker brushes are not recommended. Unless you know when and how to use them (for removing mats) it's the fastest way to destroy a yorkie coat. The only time I use a pin brush is in the ring, to seperate the coat and used with a anti-stat or conditioner sprayed on it. Keep in mind groomers are not specialists for each breed. While they make sure that your dog is clean and looks adorable going out the door, their main focus is to groom as many dogs as they can on a given day. So, they will use tools to assist them in making their job easier not what is best. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers* Last edited by Mardelin; 11-10-2010 at 05:17 AM.