Brushing

Question 0

The greyhound comb

Answer 0

Has no handle & usually 2 types of teeth 1 half of the comb has finely spaced teeth the other half courser section where teeth are further apart.

Question 1

The slicker brush

Answer 1

Has many small, curved wire pins set in a rubber pad & comes in designs from a soft slicker for more delicate skin to a harder brush designed for the more matted coat & dogs with tougher skin.theres a variety of sizes from very small (1 1/2 - 2” across) to a large brush for large breeds

Question 2

Brushing technique most effective for long haired coats is layer brushing

Answer 2

Starting at the bottom of a leg,pulling the first section of hair down & brushing right through from the skin a layer at a time hence the name.

Question 3

Technique pat & pull

Answer 3

If the slicker brush is used correct it won’t scratch the skin the technique is to pat the coat with the full pad of the brush & pull away with each stroke, keeping your wrist straight & working from the shoulder do not flick the wrist as u brush u will cause the dog to have scratched sore skin called brush burn