Chris Christensen Dog Brush, 16 mm,T-Brushes, Groom Like a Professional, Stainless Steel Pins, Lightweight Beech Wood Body, Ground and Polished Tips, Fight Fatigue and Stress Injuries

ETA: After 3 years, this is still my "go-to" brush. Plus, we added a Bordoodle to our family and she will lay down and sleep when I use this brush! I would not hesitate to buy it again! ********************************************* I used to struggle with brushing my Goldendoodle. He has very sensitive skin and did NOT like to be brushed. And heaven help me try and brush his legs and belly! I tried all kinds of brushes. I even used my daughter's Wet Brush (that actually works a bit for people who need another cheaper option). After reading the reviews here and convincing myself to loosen the purse strings and spend money on this DOG brush (I bought brushes for my entire family for less...lol), I can honestly say, it was totally worth it! My pup was hesitant at first (due to all the other brushes I have tried)...but now, he will lie down and relax while I brush him. Yay!!!!!! The brush itself feels sturdy and easy to hold. I have small hands, but my 6'3" husband with ape-like hands has no trouble with it either. The "pins" don't hurt like other slicker brushes do. I always try brushes out on my own skin first to make sure it isn't going to hurt my dog. And it works! With a Goldendoodle, you have to line brush and this brush gets in there and makes him fluffy again! I always brush him before I bathe him so he doesn't tangle and then I brush him again after his bath (when he is dry) to fluff him up. The brush is pretty too (bonus). :) Don't hesitate, buy this brush if you can afford it. If not, get a Wet Brush...it works too (not as well, it doesn't get to the skin, but it works for a fast brush job).

12.12.23 Update: I'm still LOVING this brush. Well worth the money! It's been used almost every day for nearly 7 years. The bristles are still straight and the ends nicely rounded so they don't poke/prick. The grip is remains smooth and comfortable. It does an excellent job of getting to the base of the hair so, in the Poodle, it pulls through the curls and removes fur that would otherwise cause matting. In the case of the double coated Lab, it easily gets down to the undercoat, removing any loose fur reducing the amount that sheds to the floor. The only time I don't use it on the Lab is when he's blowing his coat and I use a deshedding rake to maximize hair removal- it's not that this brush wouldn't continue to do an excellent job, it's just more efficient to use a rake during that time given the volume of hair shedding. ----------------------------------------- Original Review: We've got a double coated Lab and a toy poodle. Both dogs love being brushed with this brush. So many wire brushes have really pointy ends that can feel like a needle stick if you're not careful. Not this brush. The ends are smooth and the wires thick enough that it reaches the undercoat without sticking or scratching. While this isn't the cheapest brush, it is well worth the money. It's well made, well designed and, importantly, the dogs don't run when they see it!

I was a little worried about buying this brush due to the price. I was prepared to be disappointed. I purchased in advance of getting our labradoodle puppy so knew I would have to wait to try it out. It arrived in very simple packaging. The wood is nicer in person and you immediately feel that it is high quality. I decided to try out the brush on my shorthair grumpy cat. She doesn't usually like brushing nor personal contact. I tried this brush and she went absolutely crazy! Rubbing her cheeks, face, getting her whiskers all wrapped in it. She drools all over the place. So, we knew suddenly this brush outweighed all the rest since she has never acted this way. Now, no lie, she does her cat chatter talk to us, bumping into us, and even stares at me and chomps on my arm lightly when I'm sitting there. I wonder if she's trying to tell me to brush her so I go get the brush and the cat immediately acts like she has been in cat nip, purring and running over, loving people. She's in love. I actually wish I recorded her face craziness on the brush because I've had her 13 years and never seen her act so silly. I would say it was a fantastic purchase and now think I am going to have to buy two (one for cat one for dog).

This brush is AMAZING! I have a golden doodle and I prefer to keep his fur at a longer length. However, his fur is so thick that he tangles and matts up very easily. He hated his last few brushes and dreaded grooming time. With this brush grooming is a breeze! I have been using this brush for a few months and dog and I are extremely pleased with the brush! We both love that the bristles are rounded and do not have the little plastic beads at the top. It prevents the brush from scratching his skin and is much more comfortable for him. The metal bristles are thicker than a normal slicker brush. This is great because the bristles do not bend while going through tough knots. The bristles glide through tangles which cuts down brushing time in half! The handle is a bit thin and can be a little uncomfortable at times but feels extremely sturdy! I can see this brush lasting for a long time. I will be purchasing more Chris Christensen brushes!

I am a professional dog groomer and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I like this brush. Let me just say it does NOT work for dematting or tangles but is IDEAL for my super thick coated doodle clients to fluff up the hair without damaging it or irritating the dog's skin. Good for fluffing up foot hair too, any sensitive areas that may be prone to brush burn.

I have a Maltese, which I keep in a medium puppy cut. If you know the breed, you know daily brushing is a must. I had gotten one of these brushes from my groomer years ago, but it was damaged during a trip. Since, I have tried virtually every slicker and pin brush on the market, with poor results. They either scratched the skin ( he wiggles around when brushed ), or were totally ineffective. The pins in this brush are laser cut, and rounded on the tip. They will not scratch your dog. Brushing is so much less of a chore, and my dog isn't constantly trying to move away from the brush. It leaves his silky hair tangle free and his coat gleaming white. I ordered a second smaller one for my daughter's teacup martese. Tip: Store and transport brush in a plastic shoe box to prevent pins getting bent or damaged!)

My goldendoodle is almost 7. I have been in search of the perfect grooming tool for her from the first day she joined us at age 8 weeks. The breeder recommended a Les Pooches brush which she just hated. She avoided this slicker brush with a passion. Then I discovered Christensen brushes when she was 6. The first one I bought was a C Christensen Mark Curved Back slicker. The difference between the CC slicker and the $75 Les Pooches was remarkable. She actually would stand on the grooming table and let me brush her legs for the first time ever. Then I ordered the T brush which is truly a miracle. I ordered a 16 mm and by accident, received the 27 mm. My dogs coat is 3-4 inches so the longer pin brush is actually better for her than what I ordered. Now that she is 100% mat free, the t brush keeps her coat just perfectly fluffed and looking her best. This t brush would NOT work on a matted coat. I have found that brushing her every 3 days (now that she is mat free) with the T brush, she can always have a mat free coat. Definitely worth every penny. I only wish I had learned about the Chris Christensen brushes 7 years ago and could have saved her the agony of the other slicker. I am a groomer at the largest dog shelter in Denver and been grooming dogs for 15 years so I have had experience with every grooming tool in our arsenal. This one is the best!!

I have a very fussy long-haired German shepherd. He has always HATED being brushed, regardless of what type of brush I used. This was recommended to me on a German shepherd FB group. At first I balked at the $30 price tag. That's a lot to spend on something that's not returnable, and truthfully, I wasn't convinced it would work. My dog not only tolerates this brush, he LOVES being groomed with it. it does a great job on his long feathers, snags and snarls, and yet is extremely gentle. It seems well made, like it will last for a very long time, and I love the way in feels in my hand. I consider it one of the best $30 I've ever spent...

I have a young Australian labradoodle with a thick coat. I've used slicker brushes before but find that they make his fur weirdly fluffy. This has solid pins which are spaced further apart and glide through his coat. Given the chance its also a popular chew toy!

It came so much faster than expected! Works great, easier than a typical brush, the handle is nice. I own a soft coated wheaten, it's perfect!

The brush arrived with Tines missing. It had taken so long to arrive that we didn't have time to return it. :0(