Reference
Grooming tools by dog breed and coat type
Pick your breed to see its coat type, how often it needs grooming, the tools that suit it, and the ones to avoid.
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- Double-coated shedders
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Siberian Husky
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Australian Shepherd
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Border Collie
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Pomeranian
- Curly, low-shedding coats
- Poodle
- Long coats that mat
- Shih Tzu
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Maltese
- Havanese
- Cocker Spaniel
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Wire coats
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Short smooth coats
- French Bulldog
- Dachshund
- Beagle
- Pug
- Rottweiler
- Bulldog
- Boxer
- Chihuahua
Choose your breed to see the key facts and what fits. Each fact links to its source on the full page.
Fits the most breeds
Fits 23 of 26Scissor-style pet nail clipper with LED lightImage: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress
Fits 15 of 26Self-cleaning slicker brush (PS1140)Image: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress- Fits 14 of 26Andis 68550 stainless steel pet dematting comb, 7.5 inCheck price on Amazon
Double-coated shedders
What AKC means by a double coat, how often to brush through shedding season, the tools that fit, and why shaving does not keep these dogs cool.
Fits these breeds
- Fits 8 of 10FURminator Grooming Rake for dogs and cats with thick coats (P‑92930)Check price on Amazon
- Fits 7 of 10Self-cleaning slicker brush (PS1140)Image: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress
- Fits 7 of 10Scissor-style pet nail clipper with LED lightImage: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress
- Golden Retriever Golden5 products that fit
- Labrador Retriever Lab4 products that fit
- German Shepherd Dog German Shepherd, GSD4 products that fit
- Siberian Husky Husky6 products that fit
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi Corgi, Pembroke5 products that fit
- Australian Shepherd Aussie4 products that fit
- Bernese Mountain Dog Berner5 products that fit
- Border Collie BC4 products that fit
- Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie4 products that fit
- Pomeranian Pom3 products that fit
Curly, low-shedding coats
Why low-shedding curly coats still need daily brushing or a short trim, the slicker-and-comb routine, clipping limits in summer and the tools that fit.
Long coats that mat
Daily brushing to the skin, paw and face trims, clipping options and mat safety for long, silky and feathered coats like the Shih Tzu, Yorkie and Cocker.
Fits these breeds
Fits all 6LED paw trimmer with nail-grinder headImage: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress- Fits all 6Scissor-style pet nail clipper with LED lightImage: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress
Fits 5 of 6Rechargeable pet hair clipperImage: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress
Wire coats
What a wire coat needs: hand-stripping or a pet clip, weekly brushing and combing between grooms, and why clipping softens the coat over time.
- Miniature Schnauzer Mini Schnauzer4 products that fit
Short smooth coats
Smooth-coated breeds need a weekly mitt or bristle brush, regular nail trims and skin-fold care rather than rakes or clippers. What AKC says, breed by breed.
Fits these breeds
- Fits all 8Scissor-style pet nail clipper with LED lightImage: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress
Fits 7 of 8Two-speed rechargeable pet nail grinderImage: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress- Fits 2 of 8Self-cleaning slicker brush (PS1140)Image: AliExpressCheck price on AliExpress