I thought the saying was "Don't brush a dry coat and don't comb a wet coat." I don't think the saying is that important, and is more a “Rule of thumb.” Breeder who show, live and die by tips on how to grow a long healthy coat as fast as possible, it’s just not that important for pet owners. I can tell if what I'm doing stresses the hair or the dog. I do mist lightly before brushing and finish with a comb to make sure all tangles are out. I think starting at the end and slowly moving the wide-end of the comb up towards the body and inch or so at the time, causes very little stress on the dog. I finish with the narrow end of the comb. I don't have to be so careful with Joey, he rarely even tangles, but my foster has a blended coat and does tangle, especially after wearing clothes. When the hair is wet, I don’t use a comb or a brush, I use my fingers, and as it dries, I start using a wooden pin flexible brush. |