Curious about this tool...

Cleo2014 · Mar 1, 2016

The Mars King Coat Brush. Let me explain why I am asking. I am apart of a group on Facebook called Love Laundry and Science (basically a laundry and cleaning group/Yes I have OCD issues.. :lol:

). Someone posted about her new Aussie puppy and its shedding problem. Lots of people were quick to chime in about using the Furminator. I put in my information about the Furminator and double coat dogs, why using it was not a good idea, and added in the proper way to brush a dog with a double coat. A few people also suggested the Mars King Coat Brush and she told me she was going to be going with that tool. What makes it any different than the Furminator? I know nothing about this tool except from what I looked up online and to me still looks like a tool that damages the coat. I am just curious what everyone thinks and if it will damage the guard hairs like the Furminator.

JessicaR · Mar 1, 2016

I was wondering the same thing I am eagerly waiting to here what others think.
I bet it would work great on the lab puppy we are raising though. :wink2:

Jess041 · Mar 1, 2016

I think the major difference is you can buy the Mars Coat King with very few blades. The furminator has many "blades" very close together. For Shelties, this website suggests 8 blades for really thick coats or a 10. http://marsgroomingproducts.com.au/mars-coat-king.html So the blades aren't even touching the top coat and damaging, while with the furminator, it's almost impossible NOT to damage the top coat.

Justicemom · Mar 1, 2016

We use it to strip out undercoat in those over poofy areas. It creates a smoother flatter coat over the top line. It does not rip up the top coat like furinator. Blades Re longer and wider apartBut over do and the coat will look odd and divot like

Ann · Mar 2, 2016

Exactly what Justicemom said. I think this is used more widely to strip terrier coats than double coats, but we do use it carefully to remove undercoat from areas that have too much hair. It helps the top coat lie more smoothly. But you have to lift the top coat and use it underneath on the undercoat because you don't want to strip out the top coat guard hair.

Jess041 · Mar 2, 2016

Seems like it's something only the pros should use... luckily I don't have a Sheltie with a poofy butt and if I did, I probably wouldn't care since I don't show her. I just use an undercoat rake to remove undercoat. My main tools are a rake, pin brush, and comb.

Cleo2014 · Mar 2, 2016

Jess041 said:
Seems like it's something only the pros should use... luckily I don't have a Sheltie with a poofy butt and if I did, I probably wouldn't care since I don't show her. I just use an undercoat rake to remove undercoat. My main tools are a rake, pin brush, and comb.

This was my initial thought. However I didn't want to say anymore to her as my comment was deleted for arguing about the furminator on that page. :lol:

I have a slicker brush, pin brush, and undercoat rake and that is all I need. :smile2:

MaraAraLara · Mar 4, 2016

Jess041 said:
Seems like it's something only the pros should use... luckily I don't have a Sheltie with a poofy butt and if I did, I probably wouldn't care since I don't show her. I just use an undercoat rake to remove undercoat. My main tools are a rake, pin brush, and comb.

I use the same and just followed some great videos I found online for instruction. I'm doing ok for now, but when the adult coat comes in I'm sure it will be a different story for me!