What's a good brush to get? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

rack_123 · 09-17-2007, 11:10 PM

My dog seems to have a lot of "knots" in her fir. Is there a good brush to maintain it? I comb all the time but it does not seem to help.

Heather Taylor · 09-18-2007, 12:15 AM

I personally like the Chris Christensen pin brush. It doesn't scratch and does a good job with Chloe's coat. My puppy (formerly Luci, but we've decided to call Lexi) isn't so keen on any brush just yet!

Some good advice I got from other YT members...test it on your skin. If it scratches you, it will scratch them and be uncomfortable. Also, I use Chris Christensen Ice-on-Ice detangler and I've been pleased when doing a brush out. Having said all that, I think the biggest help is brushing EVERY day, not leaving a harness on all the time (we just put it on to go potty and it comes off the minute we are back inside), and the conditioner that I use after the bath (Plush Puppy). Hope some of this helps.

Heather

Izzy Princess · 09-18-2007, 04:58 AM

If you check out the grooming forum there is a ton of info on all kinds of brushes and combs, but personally we have the Chris Christensen brushes and buttercombs and well worth the extra $$$ you spend. I also just ordered the Ice-on-Ice detangler from them too after reading nothing but good things about this product here on YT so that should be coming this week. Can't wait to try this on Izzy.

Yorkiekids · 09-18-2007, 05:03 AM

They're loads of them at the Pet stores to chose from. I just use a regular hairbrush, and it does a great job.

JeanieK · 09-18-2007, 05:05 AM

I use a regular human hair brush also, but find that a metal comb works best to get all the tangles out.

chachi · 09-18-2007, 06:33 AM

The CC fusion 20 mm brush is a good one

rack_123 · 09-18-2007, 09:12 AM

thanks for the info!

Yorkiedaze · 09-18-2007, 09:44 AM

No brush or comb is going to keep knots out of the coat. You need to use a good conditioner and brush the coat daily. Never brush a dry coat. Use a coat conditioning spray before brushing. Use a slicker brush to get the knots out, then a pin brush. I have the Chris Christensen brush.

rack_123 · 09-18-2007, 10:48 AM

when you say not to brush a dry coat that means i should spray with a conditioner? then brush? is a 20mm pin brush long enough?

sassypup · 09-18-2007, 12:15 PM

cc for sure and I always have a cheap ole fine tooth comb.

09-17-2007, 11:10 PM	#1
rack_123 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: mountain view Posts: 72	What's a good brush to get? My dog seems to have a lot of "knots" in her fir. Is there a good brush to maintain it? I comb all the time but it does not seem to help.

09-18-2007, 04:58 AM	#3
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	If you check out the grooming forum there is a ton of info on all kinds of brushes and combs, but personally we have the Chris Christensen brushes and buttercombs and well worth the extra $$$ you spend. I also just ordered the Ice-on-Ice detangler from them too after reading nothing but good things about this product here on YT so that should be coming this week. Can't wait to try this on Izzy. __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

09-18-2007, 05:03 AM	#4
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	They're loads of them at the Pet stores to chose from. I just use a regular hairbrush, and it does a great job. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-18-2007, 06:33 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	The CC fusion 20 mm brush is a good one __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-18-2007, 12:15 AM	#2
Heather Taylor Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 104	I personally like the Chris Christensen pin brush. It doesn't scratch and does a good job with Chloe's coat. My puppy (formerly Luci, but we've decided to call Lexi) isn't so keen on any brush just yet! Some good advice I got from other YT members...test it on your skin. If it scratches you, it will scratch them and be uncomfortable. Also, I use Chris Christensen Ice-on-Ice detangler and I've been pleased when doing a brush out. Having said all that, I think the biggest help is brushing EVERY day, not leaving a harness on all the time (we just put it on to go potty and it comes off the minute we are back inside), and the conditioner that I use after the bath (Plush Puppy). Hope some of this helps. Heather

09-18-2007, 05:05 AM	#5
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I use a regular human hair brush also, but find that a metal comb works best to get all the tangles out.

09-18-2007, 09:12 AM	#7
rack_123 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: mountain view Posts: 72	thanks for the info!

09-18-2007, 09:44 AM	#8
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	No brush or comb is going to keep knots out of the coat. You need to use a good conditioner and brush the coat daily. Never brush a dry coat. Use a coat conditioning spray before brushing. Use a slicker brush to get the knots out, then a pin brush. I have the Chris Christensen brush.

09-18-2007, 10:48 AM	#9
rack_123 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: mountain view Posts: 72	when you say not to brush a dry coat that means i should spray with a conditioner? then brush? is a 20mm pin brush long enough?

09-18-2007, 12:15 PM	#10
sassypup Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca Posts: 1,905	cc for sure and I always have a cheap ole fine tooth comb.