Safari Self-Cleaning Small Slicker Brush for Dogs

Safari Self-Cleaning brush versus Evolution Self-Cleaning brush
I purchased this brush and an Evolution Self-Cleaning brush at the same time, for just about the same price since I couldn't tell how each of them works. In fact, the product description on Amazon is IDENTICAL for both: "With the touch of a button, the pins retract, hair falls away and the pad can be wiped clean. Reposition the button and you're ready to go again." This description is not accurate for either brush. For the Evolution, you press a button on the side (the red button that the picture on the site shows) and that releases a lever which you pull down, pulling down the pins. That takes at least two digits (e.g., thumb & index). It's easier to just use two hands to do it. Okay, good, pins down, hair comes completely free, and that's great. Now, you want the pins back up, but you can't just push the lever back up because the red button is blocking it - you must reverse the process, pressing the red button, and then moving the lever back, thereby raising the pins...
Every long haired dog owner needs this!
We have several large, long-haired dogs with lots of undercoat. I had a similar brush that did not self-clean, and it worked nicely, but I had to use a comb every few strokes to clean out the hair. That was a pain when I'm trying to keep a dog standing still for me, but who thinks that every time I stop that the grooming session is over because I had both hands tied up with cleaning the brush. Now, I can keep one hand on the dog at all times. Just push the button, wipe or shake off the hair, and keep brushing. I recommend buying a good rake also if you have a dog with undercoat (rake first, then brush with this brush). Having the right grooming tools is so worth the expense, especially when you compare the cost of tools with the cost of even one professional grooming session.
Part of a great grooming duo
I have been trying for years to find a good grooming regiment for my Golden Retriever mix, who has a very thick double coat. This tool, combined with the Evolution W6110 Grooming Undercoat Rake does the trick. I start with and run through with the rake to loosen the hair and then finish with this slicker brush.

So far the brush has held up well, is easy to hold and cleaning is a breeze by pushing the button on the back of the slicker.

Would highly recommend to anyone who has a double coated breed, especially those with very thick coats. After using this tool with the rake I had enough hair to make another small dog.
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