Best Dog Brushes for Shedding
Shedding tools come in three kinds, and the right one depends on your dog's coat: a slicker, a deshedding tool or an undercoat rake. Our slicker pick is the Chris Christensen Big G, rated 4.7 stars from 14,845 ratings, which the brand sells for removing undercoat as well as for knots and curly coats. For loose undercoat we picked the Andis deshedding tool, and for thick undercoat and mats the Mars Coat King rake.
Each listing names the coats its tool is for, and we note where a listing's own figures cannot be relied on.
Our picks
- Best Slicker Brush: Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush (Large) · Amazon
- Best Deshedding Tool: Andis 65760 Deshedding Tool for Dogs and Cats · Amazon
- Best Undercoat Rake: Mars Coat King Double Wide Undercoat Rake, 23 Blade · Amazon
How we picked
We searched Amazon for dog brushes for shedding on October 14, 2026, sorted by review rank, set aside sponsored results and kept listings rated at least 4.5 stars on 1,000 or more ratings. We opened the shortlisted listings and read the tool type, pins or teeth, handle, coat types and directions. Two deshedding tools, the FURminator and the Maxpower Planet rake, cleared our floor too; we compare them head to head in FURminator vs Maxpower Planet, so they are not repeated here.
Our guides to trimming dog nails and brushing your dog's teeth cover the rest of the grooming routine, including how to introduce each one (the nail guide covers puppies). For bath day, our dog shampoo picks match each shampoo to the job its listing names.
1 Best Slicker Brush: Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush (Large)
- Extra-long angled stainless steel pins in a flexible cushioned pad, per the listing
- Sold for removing undercoat in double coats as well as detangling and fluffing curly coats
- Wooden handle with a non-slip grip and a curved back
- Comes in three sizes; this is the Large
The Big G is a slicker brush that Chris Christensen also sells for removing undercoat, and it has the broadest pitch on this page: double-coated breeds in shedding season, fine knots in long coats, and the small mats in curly doodle coats. Its title names Goldendoodles, Labradoodles and Poodles, its spec table lists thick and curly hair, and it has the deepest rating base of the three. Two of its figures disagree: a bullet says it has 30 percent more pins than other slickers, and the directions say 40 percent more than the brand's Big K, so we would not lean on either.
2 Best Deshedding Tool: Andis 65760 Deshedding Tool for Dogs and Cats
- Teeth that are sharpened but gently rounded, per the listing
- Non-slip rubber handle; 2.82 ounces
- Listed for cats as well as dogs
- Directions: dry coat, 45-degree angle, in the direction of hair growth
Andis has the top star rating here and the clearest directions of the three, set out in full in the FAQ below. Its headline claim of up to 90 percent less shedding comes without a study. Parts of its spec table cannot be relied on: it lists boar bristles on a tool its bullets describe as having teeth, and placeholder text where the warranty should be, so we make no warranty claim.
3 Best Undercoat Rake: Mars Coat King Double Wide Undercoat Rake, 23 Blade
- Double-wide head with 23 stainless steel blades and a wooden handle
- For trimming out undercoat and dead hair and working out mats, per the listing
- Made in Germany, according to the title
- 3.2 ounces
The Coat King has the fewest ratings of the three, and its listing says what it is for: trimming out undercoat and dead hair, working out mats, and finishing thick, fine coats. That listing is the thinnest of the three, with three short bullets and most specs in the title, and its directions point to a description that is not on the page.
At a glance
| Brush | Type | Pins or teeth | Handle | Pitched for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Christensen | Slicker | Long angled steel pins | Wood, non-slip grip | Double, long and curly coats |
| Andis | Deshedding tool | Sharpened, rounded teeth | Rubber, non-slip | Loose undercoat (dogs and cats) |
| Mars Coat King | Undercoat rake | 23 steel blades | Wood | Undercoat and mats |
Specs as stated on each Amazon listing on the capture date.
What to look for
Match the tool to the coat
The Big G's listing pitches its slicker at double, long and curly coats; Andis says its tool removes loose undercoat; the Mars Coat King is sold for undercoat, dead hair and mats.
Directions on the listing
Andis gives the clearest instructions of the three. The Mars Coat King listing points to a description that is not on the page.
Claims you cannot check
Up to 90 percent less shedding and 30 percent more pins are the brands' figures, given without a source.
Listed weight
Andis lists 2.82 ounces and the Mars Coat King 3.2 ounces. The Big G's listed weight cannot be right, so we do not quote it.
The bottom line
- Best slicker brush: The Chris Christensen Big G has the most ratings and a listing that covers undercoat, knots and curly coats.
- Best deshedding tool: Andis has the top star rating and the clearest directions of the three.
- Best undercoat rake: The Mars Coat King is a 23-blade rake sold for thick undercoat and mats.
FAQ
Which brush is best for a double-coated dog?
All three are sold for undercoat. The Big G's listing names double-coated breeds directly; Andis says its tool removes loose undercoat, and the Mars Coat King is sold for trimming out undercoat.
Can I use these on my cat?
Andis lists cats and dogs, and the Mars Coat King's title says dogs and cats. The Big G is sold for dogs.
Does the Andis really cut shedding by 90 percent?
That is Andis's claim, worded as up to 90 percent, and the listing does not cite a study for it.
Why isn't the FURminator on this list?
It cleared our floor, but we already compare it with the Maxpower Planet rake in a separate head-to-head, and each product appears in only one guide.
How do I use a deshedding tool?
Andis's directions: start with a dry coat, hold the tool at a 45-degree angle, move it in the direction of hair growth with even pressure, and clean it after each use.
Editor's note: Ratings, specs and sellers are from each Amazon listing as captured on October 14, 2026. Listings change, and when this page and a listing disagree, the listing is right.
