How to Choose the Right Comb

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Quiz Questions

1.
What type of coat does your dog have?
- A.
  Drop coat (Afgan Hounds, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier)
- B.
  Curly Coat (Bichon Frise, Poodle, many poodle mixes)
- C.
  Smooth Coat (Doberman Pinscher, Dalmation, Beagle)
- D.
  Wire Coat (Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, Jack Russell or Parson Terrier
- E.
  Double Coat (Australian Shepherd, Husky, Rough Collie, Pomeranian)
- F.
  Flat coat with long furnishings (Setters, Spaniels)
2.
What job do you need a comb to tackle for you?
- A.
  Keep up with everyday coat maintenance on my drop coat, curly coat, wire coat, or flat-coated dog.
- B.
  Help detangle my double-coated dog and get through that thick undercoat.
- C.
  Do fine finish work on my curly-coated, flat-coated, or drop-coated dog.
- D.
  Maintain my smooth-coated dog.

Quiz Outcomes

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You Might Not Need a Comb, Choose a Brush Instead!
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In general, you don't need a comb for your smooth-coated dog. Instead of a comb, try a good boar bristle brush. Bristle Brushes add shine to smooth coats while sweeping away loose hair and dander. This style brush is a staple in tack boxes of wire-coated breed owners and for many sporting breeds. They reduce static and distribute natural oils.Try these for the Best Results:1. Natural Boar Bristle Brushes: Chris Christensen Natural Boar Bristle brush is a top quality dog brush that helps to stimulate hair and skin follicles for a healthy coat. Distributes natural oils into the coat for a fantastic shine! Also aids in the removal of waves while blow drying and is great for chalking large breeds.2. Ionic Brass, Boar Brush with Handle. These Ionic brass and boar brush from Chris Christensen are made for short-coated breeds and hand-stripped wire coated breeds. A definite for Terrier Breeds!3. Andreas Brush. The Chris Christensen Andreas Brush is a Mason-Pearson style boar and nylon bristle brush. These bristles will stimulate natural oil production and leave behind a natural shine.
2.
Chris Christensen 504 8.5" Fine/Coarse Greyhound-Style Buttercomb
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The fine-coarse greyhound style comb is an excellent (almost!) all purpose comb. Use it after your pet is thoroughly brushed out. This comb will find any thick spots you and your brush missed. Revisit this spot with your brush, then follow with this comb to pull out any remaining loose or tangled hair. The 504 Comb works well to maintain your drop coated, curly coated, wire coated, or flat-coated dog.Solid brass core with a flat spineRounded corners prevent friction and reduce breakageGrounded and rounded teeth glide through the coat like butterSteel teeth with highly finished tips and quality nickel chrome finishUnique design is seamless & smooth so that it won't snag hair
3.
Chris Christensen 011 6" NTS Staggered Tooth Buttercomb
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The staggered tooth comb has long, widely spaced teeth designed to glide through dense, thick coats. It can help work out tangles in conjunction with a good slicker brush. This will help detangle double coated dogs and get through that thick undercoat.Designed to make removing mats and tangles easy and quickSolid brass core with a ultra-thick spineGrounded and rounded teeth glide through the coat like butterSteel teeth with highly finished tips and quality nickel chrome finishUnique design is seamless & smooth so it won't catch hair
4.
Chris Christensen 001 7.5" Fine Finishing Buttercomb
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The fine-finishing comb is the perfect tool for detail work on shorter coats that do not have a dense undercoat. The fur may be naturally short or have been cut to reduce length. This style comb works to separate each strand of hair and helps clumps vanish, leaving a smooth finish behind. Solid brass core with a flat spineRounded corners prevent friction and reduce breakageGrounded and rounded teeth glide through the coat like butterSteel teeth with highly finished tips and quality nickel chrome finishUnique design is seamless & smooth so that it won't snag hair