Coat King – Coat Master – Grooming Rake
The Coat King, also known as the Coat Master, is an efficient tool for removing undercoat during dog grooming. The coat rake has teeth that penetrate deep into the fur and free the dog from loose hair and undercoat. The coat appears clean, healthy, and well-groomed. The Coat King is used both in summer and winter to "take off the vest" from the dog. In heat, the coat is better ventilated, and in cold weather, a "wet vest" doesn't offer protection either. If the undercoat is never removed, the dead hair can begin to smell quite unpleasant.
For dogs with undercoat, it is largely removed before clipping in order to achieve a nice finish with the clipper.
Coat Master - Coat King
Tips for Coat Preparation Before Clipping
Before clipping, the coat must be thoroughly washed and properly de-matted to allow the clipper head to glide through the fur. (Unwashed fur can severely damage the clipper head even after a short clipping session)
- If the dog is a breed with an undercoat, remove the undercoat first—this works best with a Coat Master
- Shampoo twice, rinse, and optionally apply a balm.
- If mats have already formed, first break them up with a Mat Breaker
- Divide larger tangles using a Knot Cutter
- Remove smaller or split knots using a Detangling Hook
- While drying, brush the coat until a comb can glide through the fur
- Now you can begin the clipping
If stubborn mats are difficult to remove, additionally use a dematting spray, which helps loosen the mats and prevents new ones from forming.