Life with Ultimate Dogs

There is an array of fancy combs and brushes on the market for dogs. From the specific to the wide selling variety. But for the most part, unless you're showing off your dog at a convention or a dog show, there's no need to get caught up on the details of the perfect brush. But to help out just a little bit, below I've included a quick overview on which brushes are easier for different dogs particular hair types.
The bristle brush.
It has soft bristles that are usually made of all organic, all natural materials. The perk to this kind of brush is that it doesn't build up static electricity in your dogs coat as you groom him, making him more comfortable and complacent. Bristle brushes also distribute your dogs natural hair oils throughout the coat resulting in a brighter shine when you're done. The bristle brush can be considered an all purpose brush, but it works especially well on long haired breeds.


The Slicker Brush.
Some dogs have such thick coats they require the slicker brush, which has sharp teeth for bristles. It removes dead and molting hair quickly from the coat like a rake, making it great for dogs that shed year round.


Combs.
If your dog has fine, soft, and silky hair, a fine to medium comb will probably be what they need. If your dog is scratching a lot lately, the comb will help remove fleas and potential flee dirt. If your dogs coat is too thick, you'll have to use a wide tooth comb. Just like with people, all the comb does is release tangles and dead hair.


The Hound glove.
This is possibly one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century because you can simply pet your dog and remove all the unwanted hair. There is a bristle covered side that adds shine to the coat and your dog will never know he's getting groomed!


Rubber brushes for the wussy dog.
The curry brush usually resembles an oval shaped brush. It removes hair and puts a polish on the dogs coat just like the other combs, but the difference is you can press as hard as you like without fear of harming your dogs skin. This is because of the specially designed, rounded rubber tips on the bristles. For dogs with sensitive skin that don't like to sit still for a grooming session because they keep getting nicked, this is the perfect brush.