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Maximo · 03-01-2013, 02:20 PM

I never considered using a slicker brush on a Yorkie (for the reasons Nancy listed) until Les Poochs sent me a "finishing" slicker, and one of the groomers here confirmed that she uses the same brush on her cotton coat Yorkie. After testing on my boys, I do like it for finishing.

Slickers do remove undercoat, but a good slicker will not damage your dog's coat. Reading in a groomer's forum, the two most popular slickers are Les Poochs and Doggyman. I no longer carry the Les Pooch in my store, but I do have the Doggyman, which is considerably less $$.

If your pup has really tight mats, you are going to have to carefully detangle those. I use a detangler (Pet Silk Silk Serum or simple corn starch) and the tail of a rat tail comb (from Mimimomo at her site toplinepet.com)

If you are interested, take 10% off with coupon code LUVYT:
Doggyman Small Slicker Dog Brush

03-01-2013, 02:20 PM	#3
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	I never considered using a slicker brush on a Yorkie (for the reasons Nancy listed) until Les Poochs sent me a "finishing" slicker, and one of the groomers here confirmed that she uses the same brush on her cotton coat Yorkie. After testing on my boys, I do like it for finishing. Slickers do remove undercoat, but a good slicker will not damage your dog's coat. Reading in a groomer's forum, the two most popular slickers are Les Poochs and Doggyman. I no longer carry the Les Pooch in my store, but I do have the Doggyman, which is considerably less $$. If your pup has really tight mats, you are going to have to carefully detangle those. I use a detangler (Pet Silk Silk Serum or simple corn starch) and the tail of a rat tail comb (from Mimimomo at her site toplinepet.com) If you are interested, take 10% off with coupon code LUVYT: Doggyman Small Slicker Dog Brush __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy