If I buy this, would I still need something like a furminator? Or is this the same thing?
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Depends on the type of coat that you are dealing with. I have a Chow, they have double undercoats. I use a Mars tool (curved blades, removes loose undercoat without effecting the outer coat) which is similar to to a furminator This brush is useless for de-shedding a double coated dog. However it does a great job when using it to brush and blow dry. It also depends on the type of furminator that you are using. Many models are merely stripping knives. (note; excellent fine tooth stripping knife cost under $10, furminator fine tooth costs upward of $50)
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For my 2 shelters this brush does the same job as the furminator. The difference is it does't stress them out like the furminator. It's more gentle and they relax when i use it, which results in more hair removal.
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Not quite the same. I haven't used the furminator on my Wolf dog since I purchased the Pro Quality Dog Brush...it seems to get the undercoat out which is wooly without running the risk of scratching the skin. It's a personal choice. I don't use the rake or furminator on any of my dogs since I purchased this brush.
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This should replace your furminator. My dog has long, thick fur with an undercoat, and this is the only brush I need.
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Theoretically yes? Furminator makes a dog brush too, that might be wider so it is easier to use on your dog. I would go with that brush over buying this one.
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Hi! I love this Oster rake compared to the Furminator. We have a Great Pyrenees/Husky mix who looks very much like a giant Golden and with much the same fur. I much prefer the Oster rake to the Furminator. Hope this helps.
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I have the Furminator long Hair deShedding that I got for my St-Bernard/Newfoundland and I also use it for my lab mix and it works great on him too. Takes tons of hair off, worth the price.
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Hi Terri: I have not tried the Furminator on a small short haired dog: However, next time I go to the animal shelter I will try it on a few different dogs and get back to Amazon with my experiment.
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It's not necessary, the hair comes right off when you grab it or wipe it off. Simple, straightforward and works effectively. This coming from a German shepard/chow mix owner. Hope that helps. Bless.
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Well, it says FURminator on it so I don't know if that's the way a competitor would spell it or if that's the way the real company spells it. However, this thing works great! You wouldn't believe the hair I pull out--non-stop during this shedding season. And my dogs love me using it on them.
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Probably don't need a tool this intense and expensive. I use it on a very thick coated (medium length fur) Brittany.
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We have 2 cats both short hair. 1 is thicker than the other. It gets down to the skin. My guess would be it would work. You might have to take your time. I have had a long hair cat before and I would have liked to try it on him. Both of my cats love the furminator. I hope this helps.
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Sorry I don't have a lab but my sister has a Great dane and a mastiff and she uses the FURminator for her big dogs and said it works great! and she also uses the shampoo too.
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Absolutely! I actually only use it on my dog when she is dry and it gets out tons of fur. I have a lab mix and it seems to get out different parts of her coat than the furminator does...its fabulous and she loves the way it feels! Make sure you use it outside though...because the hair goes flying!
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My dog has corgi in her and I bought the medium Furminator. It works great.
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Where would I find that on the FURminator and what are the official patent numbers?
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I believe they are the same; however there is anouther version that is the same except for the power head. The animal has a 2nd set of brushes that seem to collect animal hair better than the other.
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The Furminator worked great for me...I recommend that you give it a try...CP-West Virginia
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We have Goldendoodles. The prongs on the device work for one of them but we had to get 1 inch attachments for our other one. It really depends on the thickness of the fur. Should you get the attachments, make sure to get two. Some people, including myself, thought that there were two in one order when there really was only one. You will need two though. Good luck!
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It's the same base model, motor, suction, etc. The Animal comes with a pet hair attachment.