A(n) __ works well on __ coats

• A. Curry brush; smooth
• B. Undercoat rake; heavy
• C. Slicker brush; curly
• D. Pin brush; wiry

Answer: (B)

When dealing with a heavy coat, the goal is to remove the dense undercoat beneath the guard hairs without harming the topcoat. An undercoat rake is designed with longer, spaced teeth that reach through the outer coat to lift out loose undercoat fibers. This makes grooming more efficient, helps reduce shedding, and prevents matting in thick double coats. The other tools aren’t as well suited for this purpose: a curry brush loosens surface dirt but doesn’t effectively remove the dense undercoat; a slicker can irritate or tangle in a heavy undercoat and isn’t ideal for removing large amounts of underhair; and a pin brush works better on softer, longer coats and isn’t designed to penetrate dense undercoats. So, the undercoat rake on heavy coats is the best match.