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Grooming Tools For Better Grooming
from: Kyle BesserCertain tools are required to properly groom your dog. All dog groomers should have the basic supplies such as brush, comb, and scissors. Long coats require different grooming tools than smooth coats, wirey coats and curly coats. The following is a list of tools you may need for grooming:
Boar's Bristle Brush: This brush works great for removing the undercoat of long-coated breeds and also helps in getting rid of mats in the undercoat.
Bristle Brushes (soft, medium, and stiff): These brushes are used on different short-coated breeds for regular brushing and to remove the undercoat of certain long-coated breeds.
Chamois cloth: This cloth is used for polishing the coats of short-haired dogs.
Comb: The best comb is a regulation size steel comb with both medium and fine teeth. This comb will do a good job on most breeds.
Curved shears: This tool is used by some groomers to help achieve a rounded effect on top knots and pom poms.
Duplex dresser: A stripping tool used on most Terriers and other breeds.
Snap-on comb: This is a favorite among "fast job groomers." If slipped over a #15 blade, it will uniformly leave 5/8 inch of hair. This type of comb is available in six different sizes.
Hound Glove: The hound glove is used on the coats of various short-haired dogs in the hound family.
Large pin brush: This brush is commonly used for regular brushing of long-coated large dogs.
Matting comb: This is a heavy comb with wide teeth preferred. A matting comb will help in getting rid of mats from the coats of long-haired breeds.
Nail Clipper: There are three types of nail clippers suitable for small, medium, and large breeds. The scissors-type is recommended for small dogs. The guillotine-type is used on medium-sized dogs. The heavy duty, pliers-type, is best for large breeds with strong, hard nails.
Rubber brush: This brush is designed for use on a few short-coated breeds.
Scissors: Scissors come in both large and small sizes, and some are designed for left-handed people.
Shedding blade: The shedding blade is used on dogs with excessive shedding.
Silk handkerchief: This is mainly used for polishing the coats of white short-haired breeds.
Small pin brush: This type of brush is used for brushing long-coated small dogs.
Stripping Knives: The fine stripping knife is used on the head, ears, and other sensitive areas. The coarse stripping knife is used on the other parts of the body.
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