Stripping combs allow pet owners to remove their dogs’ thick coat of hair.
A comb remover is a specialized type of comb used to remove coarse undercoat and stubborn hair from pets. They are primarily used on dogs and horses, but can also be used on a variety of other animals that need care. There are two styles of stripping combs available on the market. One style is often called a pickling knife because it has a flat comb at the end of a straight handle that resembles the shape of a knife. Another style is commonly called a spill rake because it resembles a miniature rake.
Huskies are a type of dog that has a double coat.
To use the knife-shaped clipping comb on a dog, you must comb the hair close to the root to get each hair between the teeth. The hair is then held in place with the thumb and gently pulled in the same direction it grows. This technique can be used to remove coarse undercoats or long, unruly outer hairs on wirehaired dog breeds, such as terriers and schnauzers. It is common practice for dog handlers to use combs to strip show dogs prior to an event.
Golden retrievers have a double coat.
The spill rake spreader comb is the more common of the two types used by the average consumer in the home. It works best on dogs with double coats, which means the dog has a thicker coat in the winter and a thinner coat in the summer. During the fall transition period, the fall rake is used to help shed winter fur more quickly. To use this type of shearing comb, simply hold the rake by the handle and brush the dog in the direction of hair growth. Some examples of double-coated dogs are golden retrievers, huskies, and malamutes.
With horses, any type of extraction comb can be used to comb the body, mane or tail. The fall rake will be most beneficial in taking care of the large body of a horse that is shedding its winter undercoat. A pickling knife can be used for the same purpose, but the process would take much longer due to its smaller size. Pickling knives work best for cleaning up and keeping unruly manes and tails in check. Using these combs on horses is similar to using them on dogs; The rake should be wrapped over the hair in the direction of hair growth, while with a stripping knife, unwanted hair can be removed one strand at a time by pulling gently.