The genuinely annoying part of brushing a heavy shedder is not the brushing, it is clearing the brush every thirty seconds. A retracting-pin head pulls the bristles back through a plate and the whole mat of hair lifts off in one piece. On a dog who fills a brush four times per session, that is several minutes saved and a much better chance the job gets finished.
Key Benefits
- Button retracts the pins so hair lifts off in one sheet
- Bent pins reach the loose undercoat without scratching skin
- Means you actually finish the brush rather than abandoning it
- Works on both long and short double coats
Best For
- Heavy shedders: labradors, german shepherds, huskies
- Anyone who has given up on brushing because of the mess
- Spring and autumn coat blows
How It Works
Work in short strokes in the direction the coat lies, with light pressure. Slicker pins are meant to catch loose undercoat, not to dig into skin – if the dog flinches you are pressing too hard. Retract and clear the pins whenever the head fills, which on a shedding dog is often.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Removes the specific friction that stops people brushing regularly, and regular brushing is what actually controls shedding in the house.
Cons: The retraction mechanism is the part that fails on cheap models, so it will not last as long as a solid slicker.
Things to Consider
- Press lightly – slicker pins cause brush burn on skin if you lean on them
- The retracting mechanism is a moving part and the first thing to wear out
- Not a substitute for an undercoat rake on a heavily blowing coat
- Prices, availability and shipping times are set by the AliExpress seller and can change
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