Dog brushes, by coat type
By the Toodle team · Updated · Prices checked daily
The right brush depends on your dog's coat. These are the dog brushes and combs in stock at the shops we work with, grouped by kind. The guide below the list says which kinds suit short, double, long and curly coats.
At a glance
We found 10 options in stock from 1 store, from $10.33 to $28.52.
- Lowest-priced in Slicker brushes: Only Natural Pet Slicker Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs, $15.99 at Only Natural Pet
- Lowest-priced in Pin and bristle brushes: Only Natural Pet Bristle Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs, $15.99 at Only Natural Pet
- Lowest-priced in Rubber brushes: PetKore GroomBug Rubber Grooming Brush for Dogs, $11.51 at Only Natural Pet
- Lowest-priced in Deshedding tools: Safari Dual Sided Shedding Blade / Regular, $12.99 at Only Natural Pet
- Lowest-priced in Combs and dematting tools: Safari Grooming Comb / Coarse Hair, $10.33 at Only Natural Pet
How we picked
- Brushes, combs and deshedding tools for dogs
- In stock with a current price
- Grouped by kind of brush
Listed from the lowest price. Prices and stock come from each store and are checked through the day. We haven't tested these products ourselves; the facts come from each maker's listing. Stores may pay Toodle a commission; that never changes what's listed or the order. How Toodle makes money
Slicker brushes
1. Only Natural Pet
Only Natural Pet Slicker Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs
A bamboo-handled slicker brush with rubber-tipped stainless-steel pins for medium to long coats and loose undercoat.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$15.99 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 10 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
2. Safari
Safari Self Cleaning Slicker / Small
A grooming tool selected from the Safari range.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$17.00 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 12 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
Pin and bristle brushes
3. Only Natural Pet
Only Natural Pet Bristle Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs
A bamboo-handled bristle brush with boar-hair and nylon bristles for everyday coat brushing.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$15.99 at Only Natural PetPrice checked within the hour
Buy at Only Natural Pet
4. Only Natural Pet
Only Natural Pet Pin Bristle Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs
A two-sided bamboo brush for medium to long dog hair: pins on one side and boar-hair/nylon bristles on the other.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$15.99 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 1 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
5. Only Natural Pet
Only Natural Pet Pin Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs
A bamboo-handled pin brush for medium to long dog hair.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$15.99 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 12 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
Rubber brushes
6. PetKORE
PetKore GroomBug Rubber Grooming Brush for Dogs
A rubber grooming brush for removing loose dog hair, offered in medium and large.
- Sizes Medium to Large
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$11.51 at Only Natural Pet · MediumPrice checked 12 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
Deshedding tools
7. Safari
Safari Dual Sided Shedding Blade / Regular
A grooming tool selected from the Safari range.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$12.99 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 12 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
8. Safari
Safari Shed Magic / Medium to Long Hair
A grooming tool selected from the Safari range.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$28.52 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 12 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
Combs and dematting tools
9. Safari
Safari Grooming Comb / Coarse Hair
A grooming tool selected from the Safari range.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$10.33 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 1 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
10. Safari
Safari De-Matting Comb / Regular
A grooming tool selected from the Safari range.
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$12.41 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 12 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet
Compare them side by side
| Product | Kind | Price | Store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Natural Pet Slicker Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs | Slicker brushes | $15.99 | Only Natural Pet |
| Safari Self Cleaning Slicker / Small | Slicker brushes | $17 | Only Natural Pet |
| Only Natural Pet Bristle Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs | Pin and bristle brushes | $15.99 | Only Natural Pet |
| Only Natural Pet Pin Bristle Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs | Pin and bristle brushes | $15.99 | Only Natural Pet |
| Only Natural Pet Pin Brush with Bamboo Handle for Dogs | Pin and bristle brushes | $15.99 | Only Natural Pet |
| PetKore GroomBug Rubber Grooming Brush for Dogs | Rubber brushes | $11.51 | Only Natural Pet |
| Safari Dual Sided Shedding Blade / Regular | Deshedding tools | $12.99 | Only Natural Pet |
| Safari Shed Magic / Medium to Long Hair | Deshedding tools | $28.52 | Only Natural Pet |
| Safari Grooming Comb / Coarse Hair | Combs and dematting tools | $10.33 | Only Natural Pet |
| Safari De-Matting Comb / Regular | Combs and dematting tools | $12.41 | Only Natural Pet |
Which brush for which coat
Short, smooth coats (Beagles, Boxers, Labs): a rubber brush or a bristle brush lifts loose hair and dirt. Double coats (Huskies, Shepherds, Samoyeds, Golden Retrievers): a slicker brush plus a deshedding tool or undercoat comb, especially when they shed. Long, silky coats (Shih Tzus, Yorkies): a pin brush and a comb to work through tangles. Curly coats (Poodles, Doodles): a slicker brush and a metal comb, brushing down to the skin.
How to brush without hurting
Brush in the direction the hair grows, in sections, holding the hair above the part you're brushing. Use light pressure: a slicker brush's pins are fine and can scratch skin if you press hard.
For mats, hold the hair at the base so you don't pull the skin, and work from the ends inward. Large or tight mats are best left to a groomer.
How often to brush
Short coats: about once a week. Double coats: a few times a week, and daily during shedding season. Long and curly coats: daily or every other day, to keep mats from forming.
Questions
- What brush is best for a dog that sheds a lot?
- For double-coated dogs, a slicker brush plus a deshedding tool or undercoat comb removes the most loose hair. Short-coated shedders do well with a rubber brush.
- What's a slicker brush for?
- A slicker has fine, bent wire pins that remove loose hair and small tangles. It suits medium, long, curly and double coats. Use light pressure.
- How often should I brush my dog?
- From once a week for short coats to daily for long and curly coats, and more often during shedding season.