Grooming brush for long haired collie

[Slightlyconfused]

We have a lot of brushes that we have tried over the years and they just don't work very well.

He normally goes to a groomers and the wash him and then blast him with the air dryer which lifts the dead and molted fur.

I don't have a air dryer for a dog and he really needs a good brush as the ones I have just aren't cutting it.

I've tried a furminater and it wasn't very good.

I've seen the groomi but still it's a lot of money on a hope.

Any other suggestions?

 

[dogatemysalad]

Yes, the furminator doesnt work on my rough collie either. Pin brushes are good but I have to be gentle with it. The best brushes so far, have been human paddle brushes. Small ones for fiddly bits and large for general brushing. Also use a rubber curry comb and magic brushes.
I'd love to know if anyone has a better idea, It takes ages to groom her.

 

[Nudibranch]

I have a rough collie. I go over her with a paddle pin brush, then comb through with a reasonably fine comb which takes the under hair out. I really don't like a big bouffant coat and the way some of them are bred these days is disgraceful. Some breeders seem to be aiming for a chow like animal with a snub teddy bear nose and unhealthy amount of fur. Anyway rant over - pin brush and then a good comb through followed by a slicker brush keeps her as sleek as I can manage.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Do not use a Furminator on anything that isn't wire haired/rough coated. You'll just break/destroy the coat. It's a shedding blade on a handle.

 

[FinnBobs]

Three rough collies here! I groom all myself with Bass brushes - https://www.groomers-online.com/bass-m58 they are fab! and I also like the Denman styling brush. I have a metal comb too for finishing.

 

[Bellasophia]

https://chrischristensen.com/chris-christensen-big-g-and-big-k-long-pin-slicker-brushes/
above are recommended for the collie.
the company is in Ireland so there should be a uk link..

I bought their wooden back slicker for my st poodle who has a really dense coat..it was my most expensive brush to date,but was worth it.Well made and gets deep into his coat.

 

[FinnBobs]

https://chrischristensen.com/chris-christensen-big-g-and-big-k-long-pin-slicker-brushes/
above are recommended for the collie.
the company is in Ireland so there should be a uk link..

I bought their wooden back slicker for my st poodle who has a really dense coat..it was my most expensive brush to date,but was worth it.Well made and gets deep into his coat.

That looks good! one of mine has a really cottony coat because she was spayed young.
This is the cotton coated girl after a shampoo and condition plus a groom with a selection of bass brushes for long/ double coats. I'm still learning how to do it because I only stopped going to groomers during covid and I still can't trim!

 

[skinnydipper]

I had a Rough Collie. I found brushes and rakes ineffective. I like to get down to the skin.
I used this daily Chris Christensen Fine/Coarse Buttercomb 000.

Part the hair and comb a section at a time, removing undercoat first, then run through the whole coat.

I never clipped him, I did however cut off feathers on paws and between pads as mud or snow collecting in the paws is uncomfortable.

Here he is with the breeze ruffling his coat.

 

[scats]

I use a rake in the salon for those types, and also a banded comb. Wrap a rubber band around the teeth of a comb and then comb with it. It’s a trick of the grooming trade.

 

[Bellasophia]

I’m with you on thegreyhound comb sk.dipper..after the slicker brush I then deep comb,in the “line by line” method,then go to a finer comb to end my groom..
re the greyhound comb I found a larger than normal size and that also makes entry into the coat easier..never bought a comb this expensive but the video shows the range of sizes in these combs..your breed size largest comb, is on the left.
https://groomerspro.com/greyhound-comb-ultra-lite-sparkle-9-84-x-1-77-all-medium-coarse/

I use a rake on my schnauzer legs and skirt,which helps get the dead undercoat out( rest is stripped) ..but for rough collie I bet it would really help to reduce a lot of undercoat bulk ,especially on the thigh area ....
these are the rakes for a rough collie..note they talk of “blades”( large teeth) but these do not cut the coat,like a furminator which does contain a blade.

https://marsgroomingproducts.com.au/Default.aspx?A=ProductSearch&ID=/search-results

Finn bobs..I use pantene silk conditioner on my st poodle..swear by it...even diluted ,it really makes entry easier into the deep coat and is silky finish.
I spray horse detangling spray on the wet ears before drying,which I’ve found helps prevent matting.

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Thank you all so much.

I clip his belly and chest in the summer and he has an extended hygiene clip too as he gets so hot.

He is 16 this year so getting on a bit.

Will look through the above and have a Google.

I have one of those long metal combs somewhere so will dig it out.