Grooming Tools Guide
A full breakdown on what tools work best & when!
Slicker Brushes
For removing tangles, separating coat & creating fluff.
A slicker brush is an everyday grooming essential, especially for longer, curly, or dense coats. Different sizes and pin lengths work better for different coat types and areas of the dog.
Short Pins
Good for fluffing
Maltese, Schnauzer, Maltipoo, Bichon, Mini Aussie
Long Pins
Longer coats
Golden Retriever, Doodles (over 2 inches long), Giant Schnauzers, Australian Shepherd
Not for
Short haired Double Coated Dogs
Dobermans, Pitbulls, Frenchies, etc
Shears
Different shears serve different purposes—from removing bulk to creating smooth lines and shaping faces, legs, and bodies.
Straights
Clean lines and general trimming
Curved
Shaping faces, legs, and rounded areas
Thinner
Blending
Chuncker
Shaping (good for beginners)
Combs
For detangling, checking your work & creating a clean finish.
Coarse
All purpose, every day use
Fine
Finish work after grooming
Not for beginners
Not for
Short haired Double Coated Dogs
Dobermans, Pitbulls, Frenchies, etc
Clippers
For whole body grooming & coat length
Sani-trimmer/detailer
Sanitary Trimmer
A5 Clippers
Fits all A5 regular and wide blades
Not for beginners