what are the best brushes/ brushing regime? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Teddybearface · 06-27-2012, 02:53 PM

I have a licking brush, but even though i use it every day it does not seem to get all the knots out.Any ideas on what good products to use on his daily brushing would be recommended.

Maximo · 06-27-2012, 03:09 PM

Do you mean a brush that your dog likes to lick?

Use a pin brush that does not have balls at the tips. The balls can damage hair and make brushing more difficult.

In addition to a brush, buy a good comb. Brushing alone is not enough. A small comb is also perfect for face and legs.

I don't over-brush my boys' full coats because brushing a dirty coat can damage it (and they get "dirty" quickly). I just stay on top of anything that looks like a knot is forming and I make the guys look presentable.

Teddybearface · 06-27-2012, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximo

Do you mean a brush that your dog likes to lick?

Use a pin brush that does not have balls at the tips. The balls can damage hair and make brushing more difficult.

In addition to a brush, buy a good comb. Brushing alone is not enough. A small comb is also perfect for face and legs.

I don't over-brush my boys' full coats because brushing a dirty coat can damage it (and they get "dirty" quickly). I just stay on top of anything that looks like a knot is forming and I make the guys look presentable.

Thanks so much, yes i will get a comb then

I have the brush you are talking about i think,though the people in petsmart grooming called it a licking brush, thats why i called it that

. it is rectangular and has tiny metal bristles without the balls (it is for dogs) thanks for the comb idea

yorkiemini · 06-27-2012, 06:21 PM

We LOVE the good wooden peg/pin brushes the best!
Chris Christensen brand specifically.

gracielove · 06-27-2012, 07:20 PM

I usually use a good metal grooming comb to comb through Gracie's hair first. I do use a pin brush after getting any tangles out sometimes. She doesn't really need the brush everyday though.
I have a 4" comb for her face and legs and a 7" comb for her body.

mimimomo · 06-27-2012, 10:49 PM

slicker brush? sound like licking, kinda sorta

chachi · 06-27-2012, 10:53 PM

CC wooden pin

gracielove · 06-28-2012, 12:31 AM

I would not use a slicker brush on a Yorkie. They are made for getting undercoat out of thick coated breeds.

concretegurl · 06-28-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

slicker brush? sound like licking, kinda sorta

This YT sells great brushed!

I have the purple and green pin brushed the big gold combs and the coveted mustache brush! LOVE LOVE LOVE them.

Never brush wet hair. Brush daily.

ancora_imparo · 06-28-2012, 03:40 AM

Petsmart recommends the slicker brushes for yorkies, too. *eyeroll* I used it on Jaeger for a few months when his puppy coat was just falling out and it was a real jungle, along with a pin brush and a combo comb, but then switched to just the comb and brush. Right now his coat is thin-waiting for the next wave of hair to grow to push more of his puppy coat off, so I'm just using the pin brush unless i find a tangle.

I always spray on leave in conditioner, then brush.

lisaly · 06-28-2012, 06:07 AM

I use a wooden pin brush by Chris Christensen, but Kristin (Maximo) sells one by #1 All Systems that is excellent, and it's not as costly as the Chris Christensen. She is very knowledgeable and wonderful to work with.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...l-systems.html
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19198273

I haven't ordered one yet, but the Madan brushes are also supposed to be great. YT member Jenny (Mimimomo) is also great to work with, and her prices on the brushes and combs are excellent. I would recommend the moustache comb. I use the Chris Christensen face/leg comb (just like the Madan moustache comb but the price on the Madan is much better), and I love it. I am going to order the moustache comb so use as an extra comb, a larger Madan comb, and one of the pin brushes. Jenny offers a 10% discount to YT members.
toplinepet.com
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-mimimomo.html

I use a variety of brushes and combs, and it really makes a difference on protecting the coat. These brushes and combs are excellent for the hair, and if used properly, they shouldn't damage the coat. I think having a good pin and a wooden pin brush will help you a lot, and the Madan or Chris Christensen combs are also excellent.

gracielove · 06-28-2012, 06:16 AM

I have gotten combs and a brush from toplinepet.com and have been happy with the products.
I used to use the Grayhound combs on my cats but the ones I have purchased from toplinepet are good quality and the prices are very reasonable. They are certainly much better than what you will find at PetCo/PetSmart.

Teegy · 06-28-2012, 06:33 AM

Leba III or Petzlife spray and a lovely raw chicken thigh every once in a while

Teegy · 06-28-2012, 06:34 AM

I thought you meant teeth brushing, I use a pin brush and a slicker after also my own comb

tinalove · 06-28-2012, 06:44 AM

I think they recommend the slicker brush to get the mats out. Frankly I don't like the slicker brush on yorkies either. My bichon is double coated and that's what I use on her. Kirby's hair is something else. She needs a slicker brush. I prefer to use the madan pin on my yorkie. Khloe's hair is thin and silky. I always spray them both with detangler. To me it seems that a slicker brush would hurt a yorkie's skin to me since they aren't double coated. I have only needed the slicker brush on Khloe's legs and backside.

06-27-2012, 03:09 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Do you mean a brush that your dog likes to lick? Use a pin brush that does not have balls at the tips. The balls can damage hair and make brushing more difficult. In addition to a brush, buy a good comb. Brushing alone is not enough. A small comb is also perfect for face and legs. I don't over-brush my boys' full coats because brushing a dirty coat can damage it (and they get "dirty" quickly). I just stay on top of anything that looks like a knot is forming and I make the guys look presentable. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

06-27-2012, 06:21 PM	#4
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	We LOVE the good wooden peg/pin brushes the best! Chris Christensen brand specifically. __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

06-27-2012, 10:49 PM	#6
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	slicker brush? sound like licking, kinda sorta __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

06-27-2012, 10:53 PM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	CC wooden pin __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-28-2012, 06:07 AM	#11
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,891	I use a wooden pin brush by Chris Christensen, but Kristin (Maximo) sells one by #1 All Systems that is excellent, and it's not as costly as the Chris Christensen. She is very knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...l-systems.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19198273 I haven't ordered one yet, but the Madan brushes are also supposed to be great. YT member Jenny (Mimimomo) is also great to work with, and her prices on the brushes and combs are excellent. I would recommend the moustache comb. I use the Chris Christensen face/leg comb (just like the Madan moustache comb but the price on the Madan is much better), and I love it. I am going to order the moustache comb so use as an extra comb, a larger Madan comb, and one of the pin brushes. Jenny offers a 10% discount to YT members. toplinepet.com http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-mimimomo.html I use a variety of brushes and combs, and it really makes a difference on protecting the coat. These brushes and combs are excellent for the hair, and if used properly, they shouldn't damage the coat. I think having a good pin and a wooden pin brush will help you a lot, and the Madan or Chris Christensen combs are also excellent. __________________ *Lisa and* Katie *Ashley 6/10,* *Gracie 2/04,* Kiwi 10/03, and Jolie 7/93 .

06-27-2012, 02:53 PM	#1
Teddybearface Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 30 Blog Entries: 2	what are the best brushes/ brushing regime? I have a licking brush, but even though i use it every day it does not seem to get all the knots out.Any ideas on what good products to use on his daily brushing would be recommended. __________________ Kirby .................................................. .... Last edited by Teddybearface; 06-27-2012 at 02:55 PM.

06-27-2012, 07:20 PM	#5
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I usually use a good metal grooming comb to comb through Gracie's hair first. I do use a pin brush after getting any tangles out sometimes. She doesn't really need the brush everyday though. I have a 4" comb for her face and legs and a 7" comb for her body.

06-28-2012, 12:31 AM	#8
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I would not use a slicker brush on a Yorkie. They are made for getting undercoat out of thick coated breeds.

06-28-2012, 03:40 AM	#10
ancora_imparo YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 354	Petsmart recommends the slicker brushes for yorkies, too. eyeroll I used it on Jaeger for a few months when his puppy coat was just falling out and it was a real jungle, along with a pin brush and a combo comb, but then switched to just the comb and brush. Right now his coat is thin-waiting for the next wave of hair to grow to push more of his puppy coat off, so I'm just using the pin brush unless i find a tangle. I always spray on leave in conditioner, then brush.

06-28-2012, 06:16 AM	#12
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I have gotten combs and a brush from toplinepet.com and have been happy with the products. I used to use the Grayhound combs on my cats but the ones I have purchased from toplinepet are good quality and the prices are very reasonable. They are certainly much better than what you will find at PetCo/PetSmart.

06-28-2012, 06:33 AM	#13
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	Leba III or Petzlife spray and a lovely raw chicken thigh every once in a while

06-28-2012, 06:34 AM	#14
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I thought you meant teeth brushing, I use a pin brush and a slicker after also my own comb

06-28-2012, 06:44 AM	#15
tinalove YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 567	I think they recommend the slicker brush to get the mats out. Frankly I don't like the slicker brush on yorkies either. My bichon is double coated and that's what I use on her. Kirby's hair is something else. She needs a slicker brush. I prefer to use the madan pin on my yorkie. Khloe's hair is thin and silky. I always spray them both with detangler. To me it seems that a slicker brush would hurt a yorkie's skin to me since they aren't double coated. I have only needed the slicker brush on Khloe's legs and backside.