re: [pyrnet] brushing

[merrirfav@icehouse.net]

Hi Charlie,
I brush Emmett and Melvin with a slicker brush for dogs and a rubber curry brush. Their hair 
grooms up beautifully. A slicker brush dose last longer than a pin brush, but I have to be very 
gentle with the slicker brush . . . it can be harsh to the skin. The curry brush can be a great 
way to get the top coat shinny and remove any stray shedding hair that the slicker brush 
didn't pick up. I have found that both brushes help maintain a long coat. The slicker brushes 
usual run around $8.00, and the rubber curry brush runs around $4.49. I do not show my 
dogs, but animal care professionals have said they are beautifully groomed. Hope the info 
helps.

:o)Were as happy can be :o)

Merri, Emmett (Pyr) & Melvin (mutt)


> ** Original Subject: [pyrnet] brushing
> ** Original Sender: Pacerized@aol.com
> ** Original Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 09:50:55 EDT

> ** Original Message follows... 

>
> I'm curious as to what some of you use to brush you pyrs with. I have a male 
> who is going to show this fall, and I would like to keep as much of his coat 
> as possible. I've always used a pin brush, as I've been told pin brushes 
> break off less hair than slickers, and rakes. I have a rake which I only use 
> when my prys blow their coats. I've never used any of the large combs. The 
> major down side I've found with pin brushes is that they don't last, I've 
> gone through 3 already this year with the matting the pins connect to pulling 
> out. If I could find a brand that's made to last, I would certainly buy one. 
> I also read that you should brush your pyrs before bathing, but was watching 
> a show on animal planet on Afgan hounds.  The way they get the long coat is 
> to only brush the dogs while they're wet. The show stated that this kept the 
> coat from breaking off. Any thoughts if this would work the same with pyrs?  
> Charlie
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Mer

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