FURminator deShed Tool Dog Giant/Red Short Hair

Gets the job done but good luck finding replacement blades
We have two labs. Both shed a lot. This tool does do a good job of stripping the excess hair and reducing the hair on the floor. Make sure you use minimal pressure when combing your dog since the teeth are sharp and it does irritate their skin if you are not aware of this (had to go through this learning curve ourselves). By biggest problem (and the reason I rated them 3-stars) is after 5 - 6 months we found the teeth started to wear down or chip off. When we went to replace the blade we found that few offer replacement blades and those who do charge you almost the same as buying a new comb. I think it is over priced. We have seen other products that professional groomers use on show dogs that are actually cheaper or the same price and from what I have read, work the same and are more durable. In some cases these other brands have rounder teeth so they don't irritate the skin as easily. I am looking into one of those products now. Bottom line.....FURminator works but is over...
Ty has been.... FURminated!
Hello fellow Amazonians! Today I am reviewing the FURminator Long Hair deShedding Tool for Large Dogs. First let me say, WOW! Where has this thing been all these years?!

We purchased this tool after recently adopting a Golden Retriever puppy, of all the dogs I have had.... This dog is one of the best at shedding! After hearing all the hype and hoopla (and being sick of fur EVERYWHERE) and even a recommendation from our vet (surprised by that?) I went ahead and purchased it.

Pros:
-Not JUST a brush, the tool thins your dog's fur leaving less to shed on your carpet.
-Easy to use.
-FURejector button proves very helpful with the sheer amount of fur the tool removes.
-Dog didn't seem to mind it.
-EFFECTIVE.

Cons:
-Can not be used as a stand alone grooming tool, best if used in conjunction with an undercoat rake at MINIMUM to remove mats and knots in the fur prior to using this...
Fake FURminator - Beware
Having purchased an Authentic FURminator in the past, I was very pleased to find such a good price for a new one on Amazon. When I received the Amazon-purchased FURminator, I noticed it had a very sharp corner on the side of the blade which I thought could potentially cut my dog. I compared it closely with the authentic FURminator and found other inconsistencies. After performing a google search on Fake FURminators, I concluded my Amazon purchase was indeed a Fake. I am returning it but wanted the Amazon community to be aware that this seller is not authentic.
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