I only have a small inexpensive slicker brush. It does an OK job, but I think when Phebe's full coat finally comes in, I will need something a bit more substantial. When I've looked online, I've noticed that some slickers have a curved head. The slicker I'm using now is flat. Is there an advantage or a curved head or will I be happy staying with a flat head since that is what I've been using?
Slicker -- curved or flat?
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Chris
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To me, more important than curved or flat is the quality of the pins. I had a Doggy Man brush at first, and the pins were cut off straight across. That can scratch the skin -- ouch! 
I bought a CC slicker brush to replace it. Theirs have rounded pin tips, so it's much more gentle on Sheltie skin. 
And mine is flat, but the wood handle curves to fit my hand. I really like it. I have the 16mm T brush (as well as the one with wooden pins).
http://www.chrissystems.com/brushes.htm
I bought a CC slicker brush to replace it. Theirs have rounded pin tips, so it's much more gentle on Sheltie skin. And mine is flat, but the wood handle curves to fit my hand. I really like it. I have the 16mm T brush (as well as the one with wooden pins).
http://www.chrissystems.com/brushes.htm
BarbV
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I agree quality of the pins and the padding are important.
I too bought one at Petsmart and hated it. Then I found one at one of my other pet haunts, and found a very lightweight model made by Lawrence in England. It may not be CC quality, but I noticed a remarkable difference. The flexibility of the pins and pad, made the process a lot easier. With the old brush, I always felt like I was battling the brush. This new one just seems to do the job.
I too bought one at Petsmart and hated it. Then I found one at one of my other pet haunts, and found a very lightweight model made by Lawrence in England. It may not be CC quality, but I noticed a remarkable difference. The flexibility of the pins and pad, made the process a lot easier. With the old brush, I always felt like I was battling the brush. This new one just seems to do the job.
PitterPatter
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I have the small rectangular flat brush from CC. I can see the better quality in the brush. And there are probably other brushes that are made just as well. I agree with everyone that you should search for one that doesn't have scratchy pins. Somewhere it stated to check your brush by running it up your arm. If it is really scratchy you don't want to use it on your sheltie's skin. Since I've never used a curved one, I can't comment on which one would be best.
I used to groom professionally, and I prefer the paw brothers curved slickers. I curve my hand with it so that I get full strokes on the brush. This also lets me get around curved underside body parts like inside the legs a little easier, IMO.
Don't tell my old clients but if they had a sheltie I spent WAY more time on them, even line brushing those that kept good care of the coat. Ones that never get brushed by owners took so long just to clean the coat out that I didn't have time to line brush them though.
Don't tell my old clients but if they had a sheltie I spent WAY more time on them, even line brushing those that kept good care of the coat. Ones that never get brushed by owners took so long just to clean the coat out that I didn't have time to line brush them though.
SheltieChe
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I just bought yesterday at IKC show 16" CC T brush and wooden tips one, they are more gentle on the skin it seems. Now if we could get some coat to grow LOL
I also got freebie CC " Coatlink Coat dressing" which claims to replenish moisture and completely transform coat, anyone can chime in what to do with it????
I also got freebie CC " Coatlink Coat dressing" which claims to replenish moisture and completely transform coat, anyone can chime in what to do with it????
BarbV
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I'd be interested to see how the coat dressing works for you. Indy has flyaway fur that sticks out in all directions. I am looking for a product that would flatten him down.
Calliesmom
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What does IKC stand for??