OK if you want to get technical, each brush has a differnet purpose (I feel like we should call on Arlene - who is far more experinced than I am . . . but i'll do my best). I come from horses so for those of you who care for horses, you know, for example, that with each brush you get deeper and provide a finer finish to the horses Coat? I liken a slicker for a Yorkie to a Curry Comb for a horse. A comb (I use a rat- tail) has several purposes. If you were wrapping or making a top knot or simply making a part down the back, you’d use the rat end to draw “lines” and make straight parts. The comb can also be used to gently remove tangles and get down deep into the coat. The pin brush is good for all around brushing and if you don’t have anything else, I’d buy that. I also have a boar bristle brush I use as final brushing because the natural bristles are great for spreading natural oils through the coat and adding sheen. I use a small comb on the facial furnishings and a slicker on the legs. However, if you are just doing pet grooming, this is all overkill. |