[nightdreamer_sj]

What type of brush is best for a Cocker Spaniel?

[zoiberg7775]

I'd say one with hard bristols on one side and soft on the other for excess hair.

[vixen_with_velocity]

You should get a few things. A slicker brush is first. This is the brush with the metal bristles. This works best for dogs with medium to longer hair. Also, a comb to help get out snarls and matts. May i also reccomend this conditioner calls "The STUFF". I love this conditioner because it breaks up snarls and tangles and also makes their coat shiney and actually help repels dirt for longer than if you didnt use a conditioner. It is kinda hard to find, but Dr. foster and Smith have it on their website. They also have other supplies at great prices. Here is the link.http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Hope this helps

[rayter]

why not use flea and tick brush? this type of brush usually has tightly spaced teeth, good for grooming your pet. just a thought...

[justagroomer]

For Cocker Spaniels I use a Slicker Brush and Greyhound comb like 'Vixen_with_velocity' said but I'd also recommend a rubber curry for bath time and a de-matting tool like the Matbreaker. Regular brushing should keep bad knots and matts out but I have a love affair with my Matbreaker and its always being used the two grooming salons I work at. Its a great back-up tool for those times where it brushing just gets away from you (it happens) but I also find with my Golden Retriever that he sits in tree sap and it's impossible to get it out unless I bathe and shampoo him 6 times, this is where I use my Matbreaker. You should also have in your tool kit a nail clipper and if your planning to keep your Cocker longer, a Pin brush is great as it makes a good "in-between brushes" brush and wont break the hair shaft.