•    Rakes are perfect for taking away dead undercoat hair in bigger dogs with coarser, thicker coats.•    Pin brushes, with smoothed tips to put a stop to damage to the skin, are excellent for dogs with long, fine hair like Silky Terriers.•    Bristle brushes are excellent for dogs with exceptionally long coats, like the Afghan, and lend a hand in adding shine to the short coat.•    Grooming mitts are also first-class for short-haired breeds to put in polish and shine after the loose hairs are taken away.

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