I have one and I think it's great! I also use it on my cat.

[mightymite]

Originally Posted by BestBuddies

I bought the furminator and it works wonders on Gretta (GSD) but doesn't work well on Sidney as she has long, semi-couse fur and it pulls. Makes grooming uncomfortable for her. But Gretta loves it and it takes out tons of that undercoat and feels good to her.

I saw the ads for this product and noticed them using it on Yorkie and Maltese hair and thought "oh no no no!" Makes sense to use it on dogs who truly do have fur i.e. a coat like a German Shepherd or a Lab but any dog with hair like an Afghan would be a definete no no.

The Furminator is just a 40 blade with the cutter removed, and inserted into a handle. Groomers have been carding dogs with a 40 blade for years. The handle just makes it easier on your hands.

I've also found that it does a really good job of teasing out those tight little pin mats on drop coated breeds like Yorkies. I didn't believe it when another groomer suggested it, but tried it anyway. Hey what! It works!

On some dogs, like Labs, I think a ZoomGroom works better.

I've got one! One of the best purchases for my dog that I've ever made...well worth the money.

Well you should always have etleast 3 dog brushes. one for getting shed one for some silky shine and one for another i dont know but it works really well.

No matter where you look it will cost at least $30. It is the BEST comb out there, well worth the money. If anyone has seen the commercial for it, it shows the dogs and cats surrounded by hair, that is not an exaggeration! When I first brushed my dog with it I was able to fill up a small trash bin.

I bought a Furminator. Got it at a good price on e-Bay, then saw it cheaper at my vet clinic! I use it a bit, but I'm not convinced that I like how it works. I think it will work great for some and not so great for others. I agree that having variety of brushes is the best thing.
There are similar products out there that do the same thing for less money. I've seen them for as little as $15.00. The less expensive one has a handle attached at the same angle as a comb, and is featured on a TV infomercial. It can be found in pet supply stores as well. For you Cannucks, I think I saw it at Canadian Tire.

I have a Furminator, and also other shedding tools. The Furminator is no magic cure! Lets face it, whatever you do; Furminator, slicker brush, shedding bar, shedding rake, rubber brush followed by stiff bristle brush; you are going to have to do it regularly, every day or at least twice a week! I think the Furminator can do more damage than other shedding tools on certain coat types, or if used incorrectly.
I find it takes longer to use the Furminator than other tools.

I found a cheaper knockoff of the "Ferminator." My wife and I got it at Target and it works just fine. I think it was called the "D-Shedder." Cost was about $20.

We use it on our chihuahua who sheds like crazy. I don't know if it is just this time of year or if they shed this bad all the time. Does anyone know about that? Mojo is the first chihuahua that I have ever been around this much.

[MrAndrew]

Okay folks, maybe you read my post about Natural Balance trying to threaten my 'mom & pop' store because my prices were too low, right?

Now the fine folks at Furmanator are doing the exact same thing. They say our online prices are way too low, I'm not kidding. This is a result of the larger chain retail stores (the same ones that sell live animals) pressuring these manufacturers to ensure that these larger companies have the lowest prices. Unfair for you the consumers!! Read more here: Furminator Says Our Prices Too Low!!

[StarryEyedTiGeR]

I love furminators!! I've had mine for several years now and I use it on both my long and short haired cats & dogs! It's wonderful as long as you use it properly and don't strip their coats/press too hard on their delicate skin! It pulls out sooo much more dead hair than any other comb/brush I've ever used to groom with. My one furminator has lasted several years now and is still growing strong- I clean mine after each brushing and it has remained the most useful grooming tool I own for my pets!

I normally brush pets out with slickers, combs,etc depending on their fur after using the furminator and finish with a soft cloth to remove the last few stray hairs. (I always use a spray on detangler/conditioner before brushing so I don't strip their coats).

[DawnieDogg]

Hi everyone!
I've been a professional dog groomer going on 15yrs. now. When this new & unique grooming tool that claims to help w/ shedding arrived in stores, I was intrigued. However, being a professional groomer, I couldn't bring myself to spend so much on a "de-shedder". I thought, "it's not the tool, its the effort & technique". The buzz flying around about it was non-stop.
So I decided to ask my manager if I could try it on 1 dog, & if I didn't like it, put it back. He said sure. So I tried it. AMAZING!! It cut my grooming time in half...if not more. I bought it instantly. I was so impresses on how well it pulls undercoat and dead hair off the dog!
I did notice in time that it works better on some breeds/coat types than others. I've noticed it works best on coat types such as Labs, Shepards, Corgi's, Goldens, Rotties, and many mixed breeds. However, it does not work well on all breeds w/ short coats, such as Pitbulls, Mini Dach's, Boxers, & Danes. These type of coats usually will require a tool called a rubber curray brush. Using the furminator on these breeds, or using it too forcefully/often might cause balding spots & irritation to the skin.
If you can score a good deal on E-Bay, I'd say def. go for it! Just stay away from the knock-off's. The original Furminator has screws in it that holds the blade. They can be removed so when the blade gets dull, you can have it sharpened. Knock-off's don't.
Well, hope my experience story convinces you to get 1.

P.S. I recc. you use it outside or in your basement. It works so well getting the dead fur out,that it will cause a huge, hairy mess!
GOOD LUCK!!

[Lunareclipse]

I couldn't bring myself to use one. I love all of my dog's fluff.

[lange]

Finally used the furminator on Kuma. The dead hair it took off was equivalent to 5 brushing with the rake I've been using. I thought she would hate it but she didn't mind it at all.


Does anyone have experience using the Furminator that is specifically for long haired dogs? Does it work better than the regular one?