American Kennel Club 2-in-1 Grooming Brush, for dogs and cats, deshedding and detangling

One 2-in-1 Combo Dog Grooming Brush comes in this pack from the American Kennel Club. Dense nylon bristles sit on one side of the 10 x 4 x 2 in head and coated pins sit on the other, so the same dog grooming brush works through tangles on one face and smooths the coat with the other. It weighs 91 g.

Does this brush suit your dog and your hand?

The manufacturer lists the brush as suitable for all breeds and coat types, including short, medium and long hair. Your dog's coat length is therefore not a reason to pick a different brush, and the maker names no breed it leaves out.

The head measures 25.4 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm (10 x 4 x 2 in), and the handle is shaped to fit a hand around it. The pins on one side have rounded tips, so that face meets the skin as you work along the body.

What the pack holds

• One 2-in-1 Combo Dog Grooming Brush, model AKC10

Keeping the brush clean

After a grooming session, the hair gathered on the nylon bristles and the coated pins is what needs to come off before the next use.

The two sides and what each one does

Coated pins run along one face of the head. The maker gives them the job of removing loose hair and reducing shedding, and the rounded tips on that side are what meet the coat first when you turn the brush that way.

Dense nylon bristles fill the other face. They distribute the coat's natural oils, which is the task the manufacturer sets for that side. Detangling knots and mats is listed alongside these two jobs as part of what the brush is built to do.

The handle is shaped ergonomically, and the whole brush weighs 91 g, with the head measuring 25.4 cm long by 10.2 cm wide by 5.1 cm deep.

What owners report after using it

Several reviewers write that the brush removes loose fur well, and others say it is gentle on the coat and does not pull. Three reviewers mention that the soft bristle side suits the face and belly, and three note that their dogs accept brushing calmly. A smaller group reports that the brush falls apart after a few uses.

Questions about this dog grooming brush

How many brushes come in the pack?

The pack holds one 2-in-1 Combo Dog Grooming Brush, model AKC10.

What are the two sides made of?

One side carries dense nylon bristles and the other carries coated pins, with rounded tips on the pin side.

How big is the brush?

The head measures 10 x 4 x 2 in (25.4 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm) and the brush weighs 91 g (3.2 oz).

Will it work on a long-haired coat?

The manufacturer lists the brush as suitable for all breeds and coat types, including short, medium and long hair.

What customers say

Customers love this grooming brush, finding it easy to use and clean, with soft bristles that are gentle on pets. The brush effectively removes loose fur, with one customer noting it gets deep into the coat to smooth out tangles without pulling. While some customers find the size nice, others say it's too small. The durability receives mixed feedback - some find it sturdy while others report bristles falling out after use.