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jencar98 · 05-04-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

A show friend recently recommended the christ christenson wooden bristle brush....I got it a week ago and do I wish these were available sooner. It is a dream...mats simply brush out...no pulling. I am not kidding. Best money I've spent.

Pin Brushes

I've bought so many brushes and am always searching for that perfect yorkie brush. After reading your post, although I was skeptical, I thought - what the heck, may as well try this one too - would hate to not try it.

I have to say, the brush worked just as you said, mats and tangles brushed right out and no pulling the hair. I couldn't believe it, Reno was extremely tangled and I would have spent considerably more time brushing with any other brush I've got. Also, I didn't notice any broken hairs and got no complaints from Reno either

I think this just may be that perfect yorkie brush! Thanks so much for the tip!!

kalina82 · 05-04-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

I've bought so many brushes and am always searching for that perfect yorkie brush. After reading your post, although I was skeptical, I thought - what the heck, may as well try this one too - would hate to not try it.

I have to say, the brush worked just as you said, mats and tangles brushed right out and no pulling the hair. I couldn't believe it, Reno was extremely tangled and I would have spent considerably more time brushing with any other brush I've got. Also, I didn't notice any broken hairs and got no complaints from Reno either

I think this just may be that perfect yorkie brush! Thanks so much for the tip!!

oh yea, i meant to find this thread and post about this brush too. one of my instructors has this brush and i used it on a silky the other day after i dried her. it was very gentle on the coat. went through the knots and tangles easier then any other pin brush and didn't break the hair

BonBon · 05-07-2009, 05:15 AM

Do you still spritz or dampen the hair first when using the CC wood pin brush?

toke · 05-07-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Do you still spritz or dampen the hair first when using the CC wood pin brush?

Excellent question! Also, how do you clean it...can it be washed?

Sandysbabies · 05-07-2009, 05:29 AM

I use the pin brushes on my schnauzers. They work great for them, espically Lexi. Her coat is so thick its hard to even get a clipper to go through the hair on her ears. But, little Kayla. There is no way I would use a pin brush on her. I use a bristle brush and sometimes even a baby brush. I would be so afraid of hurting her. Those brushes work fine on her because, (knock on wood) I have never had any problems with her matting.

jencar98 · 05-07-2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Do you still spritz or dampen the hair first when using the CC wood pin brush?

Yes, I do spray them down with Crown Royal Detangler/Conditioner spray, it's a water based, very light spray.

As far as cleaning the brush, CC Systems gives instructions for cleaning brushes on their site. But, I'm going to check with them and see if there are different instructions for this specific brush.

Cleaning Your Brush

silkylexi · 05-07-2009, 07:02 AM

Ok, So I looked at the CC site... How do you know which brush to get? Its all new to me. I have a pin brush and comb I bought when I first got Lexi, it works fine i guess. However, i do get pricked so I was thinking it may feel like that to her too. She is very good at letting me brush her...So..Which kind do I get. She is a Silky, wavy hair. kind of fluffy on her head.

BonBon · 05-07-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by silkylexi

Ok, So I looked at the CC site... How do you know which brush to get? Its all new to me. I have a pin brush and comb I bought when I first got Lexi, it works fine i guess. However, i do get pricked so I was thinking it may feel like that to her too. She is very good at letting me brush her...So..Which kind do I get. She is a Silky, wavy hair. kind of fluffy on her head.

I have the 20mm gold pin brush that I bought based on the recommendations from other YT'rs. I really like it. Now I'm curious about this wood pin brush, though. I also highly recommend CC's #006 face/feet comb. It's a must have for us and I use it all over their bodies - not just the face and feet. Another very good brush that is quite a bit less expensive is made by Madan. YT user Mimimomo sells those (see the products for sale forum for her current thread).

busterbrown1 · 05-07-2009, 11:07 AM

This is a little off the subject but, I would really like to know. How do you get your little ones to be still to brush and comb them? I have a four month old little boy who has a cottony coat and he does not like to be brushed or combed! He won't stay still, tries to bite my fingers, cries, etc. You name it, he will try it to keep me from brushing him. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

AshSavalle · 05-07-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by busterbrown1

This is a little off the subject but, I would really like to know. How do you get your little ones to be still to brush and comb them? I have a four month old little boy who has a cottony coat and he does not like to be brushed or combed! He won't stay still, tries to bite my fingers, cries, etc. You name it, he will try it to keep me from brushing him. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

The more you do it the better he will get. My 4 month old was like that but not is getting much better (until it pulls!!!

) Use LOTS OF TREATS!!!! It really helps, I use the Yorkie Yummies

and give one to him here and there during brushing and it is really helping. Also talking to him has helped "good boy...YAY!!!...OOOO soo niiiccceeee"! I am lame, I know, but this is what has been helping me! Good Luck!

BonBon · 05-07-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AshSavalle

The more you do it the better he will get. My 4 month old was like that but not is getting much better (until it pulls!!!

) Use LOTS OF TREATS!!!! It really helps, I use the Yorkie Yummies

and give one to him here and there during brushing and it is really helping. Also talking to him has helped "good boy...YAY!!!...OOOO soo niiiccceeee"! I am lame, I know, but this is what has been helping me! Good Luck!

Good advice. I use Yorkie Yummies also and mine tolerate grooming much better since I started giving those treats.

Anna Frances · 06-04-2009, 11:42 AM

I would also love to know which of the CC brushes is the best. My yorkie has fine, silky hair. Thanks everyone for the info.

jencar98 · 06-04-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Anna Frances

I would also love to know which of the CC brushes is the best. My yorkie has fine, silky hair. Thanks everyone for the info.

IMO, nothing beats the wooden pin brush. If you have a smaller yorkie the small wooden pin brush works great.

bchgirl · 06-05-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

IMO, nothing beats the wooden pin brush. If you have a smaller yorkie the small wooden pin brush works great.

I think Chris owes us some commission for recommending these so highly, don't you?

jencar98 · 06-05-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

I think Chris owes us some commission for recommending these so highly, don't you?

HAHAHA....Uh...Ya...I think he does.....Or....at the very least a good discount on our next purchase!

Seriously though, if someone wanted to sign up for a CC distributorship, they could make some $$, from just YT members!

I took my brush to a recent yorkie meet-up and know of several that were ordered bc of using mine and liking it so much.

05-07-2009, 05:15 AM	#18
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05-07-2009, 05:29 AM	#20
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I use the pin brushes on my schnauzers. They work great for them, espically Lexi. Her coat is so thick its hard to even get a clipper to go through the hair on her ears. But, little Kayla. There is no way I would use a pin brush on her. I use a bristle brush and sometimes even a baby brush. I would be so afraid of hurting her. Those brushes work fine on her because, (knock on wood) I have never had any problems with her matting.

05-07-2009, 07:02 AM	#22
silkylexi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MA / FL Posts: 23	Ok, So I looked at the CC site... How do you know which brush to get? Its all new to me. I have a pin brush and comb I bought when I first got Lexi, it works fine i guess. However, i do get pricked so I was thinking it may feel like that to her too. She is very good at letting me brush her...So..Which kind do I get. She is a Silky, wavy hair. kind of fluffy on her head.

05-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#24
busterbrown1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bernie MO USA Posts: 153	This is a little off the subject but, I would really like to know. How do you get your little ones to be still to brush and comb them? I have a four month old little boy who has a cottony coat and he does not like to be brushed or combed! He won't stay still, tries to bite my fingers, cries, etc. You name it, he will try it to keep me from brushing him. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

06-04-2009, 11:42 AM	#27
Anna Frances Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Moss Point, Mississippi Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	I would also love to know which of the CC brushes is the best. My yorkie has fine, silky hair. Thanks everyone for the info.