The Best Dog Shedding Brush (Review) in 2021

Designed for large, long-haired dogs, our best choice from Furminator is a great buy as it’s super easy and comfortable to hold and use. With the tried and tested Furminator formula, this deshedding tool effectively reaches into the undercoat to scoop out those loose hairs as well as dirt, without irritating your dog’s skin. You’ll be amazed how much hair quickly collects on the stainless-steel teeth, which you can easily remove with a push of the ejector button and pop the shedded hair into the bin. Ideal for larger dogs, this is a sizable shedding brush, but thanks to the ergonomic handle, you won’t feel the strain. And what we really like about this Furminator brush is its curved shape that gently follows the contours of your dog’s body for a smooth groom they will love.

With the more conventional look of an ordinary dog brush, the Slicker Brush also feels like a conventional pad brush but thanks to the bristle design, it gets deep down to catch loose undercoat hairs. Made from pet-safe plastic, the brush head is large and has a mat of fine bent wires that do the deep clean job. Shorter haired breeds may feel more of the bristles than a dog with a longer coat, but the bristles also gently stimulate the skin as you brush for a massage-like feel. And once you are done, simply press the retract button on the comfort-grip handle and the bristles disappear into the head, leaving the collected fur on the pad for easy removal. The retracted bristles on the Slicker Brush are then kept safe and protected, which is pretty neat.

This dog shedder from Pet Neat is a good choice for a multi-dog household as it works on dogs of all sizes, and on both short and long fur. It has a wide brush head, with a durable stainless steel teeth blade that scoops into the undergrowth to effectively remove up to 95% of loose hair. The teeth are long enough to hang on to those loose hairs, reducing the ‘fur cloud’ you can get with some shedding brushes. The rust-resistant metal comb can also be quickly removed with a click of a button for easy post-groom cleaning. The handle is on the chunky side, but its rubber coating is comfortable to hold. And as an extra bonus, you also get four free e-guides on grooming and dog care.

Don’t be put off by the garden-tool looks of this Undercoat Rake from Pat Your Pet, this deshedder works on your pooch’s undergrowth like a pro! The deshedding tool’s dual head has two rows of curved metal teeth, one set rounded for detangling fur and massaging the skin, the other smooth cut for removing loose hair and dirt from your dog’s undercoat. Best used on medium-longer haired dogs, you simply rake through their fur and watch the loose hair collect on its prongs. You may need to go slowly the first few times to get used to the raking action but once you have the hang of it, this well-built deshedding tool for dogs will soon be an important part of your pooch’s grooming kit.

This substantial deshedder is a good choice for both cats and dogs as the head is sturdy but won’t irritate your pet’s delicate skin. The comb style tool is made from heavy duty stainless steel with well-spaced teeth to catch and remove loose hair from your pet’s undercoat. It is also gentle enough to be used on shorter haired canines as it effectively lifts surface hair and dirt. The whole brush is lightweight, which is easy on the hand, but means you do need to have a firm grip on the ergonomically designed handle when you brush. And you also need to get used to some of the optimum angles you have to hold the Furbuster to get the best results for your dog.

With its waved toothed blade designed to act as a hair scraper, the SleekEZ has proved successful for horses, dogs and cats and comes in a choice of sizes. The medium works well on most dogs and gives them the sensation of being petted as they are groomed. The SleekEZ works by being carefully dragged over the top of your dog’s fur, with the tiny teeth in a wave pattern on the scraper blade edge reaching into their coat to catch loose hair as well as dirt and dander. The SleekEZ is best used outdoors as the fur balls up and falls away but it is a very satisfying way to groom your pet, even when they are in full fur blow! While this may not be so effective on very long coats, for most dogs the SleekEZ is a fur-removing dream.

For everyday brushing, the Pet Slicker Brush from Glendan can step it up when it comes to their undercoat and shedding hair. This may not be the largest brush in our review but for performance and versatility it scoops our best value prize. Made from durable plastic, with a rubber grip on the handle, you get a rectangle brush head with a pad of wire bristles that both massage and deep sweep your dog’s coat. You can also change the orientation of the brush, thanks to its 360-degree rotating head. You will need a separate cleaning comb to scrape the fur off the bristles as there is no self-cleaning device, but you get an excellent deshedder for your money.

For all your dog’s grooming needs, at whatever stage their coat is at, you can’t go wrong with this great value set from Ruff ‘n Rufus. With a self-cleaning slicker brush to whip away those deep, shedding hairs, there’s also a steel comb to tackle tangles and nail clippers to keep their paws looking neat. As a ‘one-stop-shop’ to grooming, this set is also surprisingly robust, made from durable plastic and rust-free stainless steel. The deshedder brush is satisfying to use, with its large multi bristle pad that reaches down into the coat and massages as it sweeps the under-fur clean. And the retractor button is handy too; with a quick press, the bristles retract into the pad, leaving the fur and dirt on the surface for easy removal.