bex0409 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thinking of gettin the furminater de shedding tool. Has anyone got one? Are they good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 yes we have one. I only use mine during coat blowing. DOnt use it on wet fur and be careful as it can harm the guard hairs. I use a mikki anti tangle rake when I dont use the furminator. Both are useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex0409 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 yes we have one. I only use mine during coat blowing. DOnt use it on wet fur and be careful as it can harm the guard hairs. I use a mikki anti tangle rake when I dont use the furminator. Both are useful. hes just started this week shedding loadz of hair i thought it would of started in a few more months yet, thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 hes just started this week shedding loadz of hair i thought it would of started in a few more months yet, thanks for the advice. shed in bits? as in loose hairs or tufts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrod Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Amazon.com had the cheapest price on them when I bought mine. No tax and free shipping and handling. They have improved it since I bought mine, but I do recommend it. I have learned just to sort of hold it loosely and flick it over the hair without any pressure and it works great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 We have one, or did. May have tossed it. On Zoya, the Furminator clipped her guard hairs too much, breaking the ends. That would cause a tug on her hair, which she did not like. We now use a rake. Does a much better job and does no damage. With some, the Furminator works great, for some - not so great. Sent from my HTC Desire using forumrunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex0409 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 We have one, or did. May have tossed it. On Zoya, the Furminator clipped her guard hairs too much, breaking the ends. That would cause a tug on her hair, which she did not like. We now use a rake. Does a much better job and does no damage. With some, the Furminator works great, for some - not so great. Sent from my HTC Desire using forumrunner. the thing is with diesel is he's a wooly husky he has really long guard hairs so I don't know whether this would work for him :/ I mite just get one to try and if not try a rake where do you get those from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex0409 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 shed in bits? as in loose hairs or tufts?if I pull thru his fur a big clump comes out, but he has long guard hairs he's a wooly type sum of his guard hair is like 2-3 inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 i use a slicker brush and a mikki anti-tangle undercoat rake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 i have a mikki undercoat rake which i love and cant fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlythisgirl Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 the thing is with diesel is he's a wooly husky he has really long guard hairs so I don't know whether this would work for him :/ I mite just get one to try and if not try a rake where do you get those from? You can buy them from Pets At Home or order them on Amazon. I think the cost if the same either way after PP. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mikki-Undercoat-Double-Thick-Coats/dp/B003XLEFT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327856426&sr=8-1 I use the rake too, cant fault it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollynDiesel Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have a furminator atm. But will be getting a rake and a hoover attatchment for when he blows his coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemysiberian Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I had one, and it worked, but now I use a fine tooth comb (one that's meant for dogs) and finish off with a slicker brush, and have gotten better results, and it seems more comfortable for the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 if I pull thru his fur a big clump comes out, but he has long guard hairs he's a wooly type sum of his guard hair is like 2-3 inches long. aha hes tufting yup coat blow! id be even more careful with the furminator then since he is a wooly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex0409 Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 aha hes tufting yup coat blow! id be even more careful with the furminator then since he is a wooly. yeh i know thats wat i keep thinking, think i will have a look around at what else is about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarStrider Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 We have furminators at my work and I love them! Some days get really long, so I'll whip one out and brush All The Dogs! I love using it on the GSD's, heavier-coated labs, goldens, and of course, the huskies. Like said above, though, the dog does have to be dry, and they're not so good on wooly coats, or dogs with very long fur (like collies or samoyeds). Some undercoat rakes and the wire brushes are better for those coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #2 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Love the furminator. On our wooly, we part his har and brush nearer to the skin to protect guard hairs. It's amazing how much hair comes out and it gets rid of the matting that is around his butt. Jack doesn't mind it, and Jessy screams no matter what you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 we got our furminator from here http://www.hollywoodshop.co.uk/large-furminator-p-19.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 my furminator comes in really useful to get the fur off the mats & rugs in the house! I would never use one on my dogs again though, the slicker brush & Mikki anti-tangle undercoat rake work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I use the Furminator (well, a furminator knock-off) and a shedding-rake. Both work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira's Mom Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I got my furminator from Ebay for $26! I love it, expecially down by my puppys butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoey's Parents Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 We bought it and tried it once so far because Zoey is still quite small and doesn't shed a whole lot, but we want her to get used to the brush and she enjoyed it although we had her distracted with a kong full of peanut butter while we were doing the brushing. Took out some of the loose undercoat and I think as she gets older it will work really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayt Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I really dislike the furminator. We just use an undercoat rake. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuRu Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I really dislike the furminator. We just use an undercoat rake. Works great. me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyMae Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 My furminator is my best friend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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