We tested 16 of the best dog brushes and grooming tools, including slickers, curry brushes, pin brushes and combs. Four stood out as the best for most dog owners.

Slicker brushes are best used on dogs who are prone to mats and tangles. Rubber curry combs can be used on short-haired dogs or to massage any dog’s skin.

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Curry combs: These combs have small rubber bristles that work great for short-haired dogs. “They remove hair like a magnet and can be used during shampooing or alone after bathing,” says Lynch.

For short-haired breeds, a rubber curry comb or a bristle brush might suffice, while long-haired dogs often benefit from a slicker brush to remove tangles and loose hair.

Shedding dogs and all cats benefit from regular brushing, which helps remove excess fur. I use a hand mitt with rubber teeth and work over Luke’s coat like a curry comb once a week.

A curry comb should be your primary grooming tool if you have a short-haired dog like a Labrador or Pitbull. “This is a soft, typically round rubber brush used on short-coat dogs to help remove ...