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Best Dog Brushes

Updated June 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
FURminator
FURminator deShedding Tool
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Bottom Line

The cream of the crop when it comes to reducing shedding, even on breeds known for this trait: labs, huskies, German shepherds, corgis.

Pros

Stainless steel edge removes up to 90% of loose hair. Ergonomic handle. FURejector button for cleaning. Several sizes available.

Cons

It's undeniably expensive but worth it if you have a dog that sheds heavily.

Best Bang for the Buck
Hertzko
Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
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Bottom Line

Suitable for any breed of dog and cats, too. An all-purpose brush that removes dead hair, mats, tangles. An excellent value.

Pros

Sturdy. Wire pins effectively lift dead hair without scratching or hurting the skin. Comfortable handle. Push-button for cleaning brush.

Cons

Not the best choice for dogs with very fine or thin fur.

LA Beauty Labs
Boar Bristle Pet Brush
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Bottom Line

A medium-soft boar's hair brush gentle enough for dogs with thin or delicate coats, including chihuahuas, Yorkies, spaniels.

Pros

Good for many dog breeds and also cats. Comfortable to hold. Removes dead hair and spreads natural oils through fur. Bristles won't break or fall out.

Cons

You'll have to comb or pick hair out of the brush.

Pat Your Pet
2-in-1 Pet Glove
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Bottom Line

Pet your dog and groom him at the same time with this 2-sided glove: one side removes loose hair and the other picks hair off your furniture.

Pros

Not suited to thick or coarse coats, but good for pets w/thin, short, or delicate fur, including cats. Excellent for sensitive areas: face, chest, legs.

Cons

Won't penetrate mats, tangles, or very thick fur.

Kong
ZoomGroom
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Bottom Line

This inexpensive rubber groomer massages your dog while effectively removing loose hair and adding shine to his coat.

Pros

Can be used dry or in the bath w/shampoo. Massage in a circular motion to attract and remove loose hair. Suitable for any fur type. Most dogs enjoy the sensation.

Cons

Won't break up mats or tangles.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 22 Models Considered
  • 5 Models Tested
  • 68 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 142 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
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      Devangana
      Web Producer
    • Melissa
      Melissa
      Senior Editor
    • Michelle
      Michelle
      Writer
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    FURminator

    FURminator deShedding Tool

    FURminator

    FURminator deShedding Tool

    The cream of the crop when it comes to reducing shedding, even on breeds known for this trait: labs, huskies, German shepherds, corgis.

    $38
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    Hertzko

    Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush

    Hertzko

    Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush

    Suitable for any breed of dog and cats, too. An all-purpose brush that removes dead hair, mats, tangles. An excellent value.
    $15
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    LA Beauty Labs

    Boar Bristle Pet Brush

    LA Beauty Labs

    Boar Bristle Pet Brush

    A medium-soft boar's hair brush gentle enough for dogs with thin or delicate coats, including chihuahuas, Yorkies, spaniels.

    $13
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    Pat Your Pet

    2-in-1 Pet Glove

    Pat Your Pet

    2-in-1 Pet Glove

    Pet your dog and groom him at the same time with this 2-sided glove: one side removes loose hair and the other picks hair off your furniture.

    $12
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    Kong

    ZoomGroom

    Kong

    ZoomGroom

    This inexpensive rubber groomer massages your dog while effectively removing loose hair and adding shine to his coat.

    $10