The JW® GripSoft® Slicker Brush is ideal for daily brushing to remove dead & shedding hair. It features an ergonomically designed rubber-sheathed handle with Gripsoft technology that provides you with extreme comfort & precision when grooming. Metal teeth in two different lengths lift shedding hair from the undercoat & loosen lightly matted portions of fur. The teeth are turned 90 degrees away from the skin keeping them parallel to the skin to prevent "raking" your pets skin & make grooming more comfortable for your pet. Very effective when used on double coated breeds with thick fur. These ergonomically designed grooming tools have soft, non-slip rubber grips that offer superior comfort & control. It's handle & pin pad are joined together to produce a strong & secure grooming tool for everyday use. The ergonomic trigger shaped rubber handle with over molded rubber grip helps position the hand for proper use. They remove excess hair & leave your dog's coat silky smooth & luxurious. The Slicker Brush gets out loose & dead hair & is circular in shape, to reach those tough to reach spots gracefully.