VIP Home Essentials Combo Pin & Bristle Grooming Brush vs FURminator Grooming Rake

Side by side on every dimension we score, so you can judge which suits your dog.

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VIP Home Essentials Combo Pin & Bristle Grooming Brush
VIP Home Essentials Combo Pin & Bristle Grooming Brush
$8.89 · ★ 4.2 (25)
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FURminator Grooming Rake
FURminator Grooming Rake
$16.19 · ★ 4.6 (14,195)
72
Effectiveness
83
72
Ease of Use
74
66
Build Quality
74
84
Value
87
52
Owner Satisfaction
81
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Effectiveness
72
Ease of Use
72
Build Quality
66
Value
84
Owner Satisfaction
52
Effectiveness
83
Ease of Use
74
Build Quality
74
Value
87
Owner Satisfaction
81
BrandVIP Home EssentialsFURminator
TypeUndercoat rake
TeethRotating
CoatMedium to dense double coats

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Pros & cons

VIP Home Essentials Combo Pin & Bristle Grooming Brush

Pros

  • Two-sided dog brush with bristles and round-tip pins
  • Breaks up mats and tangles and removes dead undercoat
  • Ergonomic durable handle grip for extra comfort and control
  • Suitable for use on larger pets with all coat lengths

FURminator Grooming Rake

Pros

  • Rotating teeth are designed to work mats rather than skim them
  • Covers double coats the slickers here struggle with
  • Cheapest FURminator tool in this subcategory

Cons

  • A rake will not replace a slicker for finishing a coat
  • Wrong tool for a short single-coated dog
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