KONG Dog ZoomGroom Multi-Use Brush review

Features

  • Best multi-use brush
  • Use wet or dry
  • Excellent at removing loose hair

If you need the best grooming brush for a Pug, the KONG Dog ZoomGroom Multi-Use Brush should be at the top of your list. Made from high-quality, flexible plastic with plastic bristles, this brush is gentle for short-haired dogs yet removes loose hair easily and quickly. It’s also great for removing dirt, dust, and dead skin.

I love the ZoomGroom: I find it easy to use on my short-haired breed and very effective. I love that it can be used in the bath to massage in shampoo or dry for regular brushing. It’s durable and well-made and is easy to hold during grooming.

This brush even massages your dog while you brush which increases blood circulation and stimulates natural oil production. This leaves their skin and coat in great condition and looking shiny.

Pros

  • Most owners found this brush easily and quickly removed loose hair and dirt from their dog’s coat
  • Owners found this brush helped to reduce shedding around the home
  • Many liked that this brush massaged their dog while they brushed, which some owners felt made their dog enjoy brushing
  • Owners liked being able to use this brush wet or dry, in particular mentioning they felt it made bath time quicker
  • Many said this was a much gentler option for their dog than other brushes they’d tried, yet still just as effective
  • In general, owners felt this brush helped to keep their dog’s coat in great condition

Cons

  • Some found this brush didn’t remove as much hair from their dog as other brushes they’d tried
  • Some felt the brush was too stiff for their dog and would have preferred something more flexible
  • Not designed to be chewed, with some owners stating their dog chewed through this brush
  • Hair tends to fall off rather than stick to the brush, which some owners didn’t like
  • This brush doesn’t have a handle, with some owners saying they wished it did as they found it hard to keep hold of

Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Dogs review

Features

  • Best self-cleaning slicker brush
  • Pins retract for easy cleaning
  • Great for detangling

The Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Dogs is a great option for detangling your dog’s coat and getting rid of mats. Stainless-steel pins are designed to really get through your dog’s coat easily while still being gentle. This slicker brush is designed to be durable and effective.

I love that the ergonomic handle is easy to grip and comfortable to hold even during longer grooming sessions. This brush is even self-cleaning: at the touch of a button, the pins retract so you can easily remove your dog’s hair. It’s available in a small size to suit your Pug.

Pros

  • Most owners appreciated the self-cleaning aspect of this brush, feeling it was very convenient
  • Many said this brush was easy and comfortable to hold while grooming their dog
  • Many found this brush was very effective at removing loose hair and reducing shedding
  • Some found their dogs enjoyed grooming sessions with this brush, even those who usually don’t like to be groomed
  • Many said they felt this brush was well-made and durable, feeling it would wear well over time

Cons

  • Some found the self-cleaning mechanism was prone to breakage after a period of use
  • Some owners of dogs with a long, thick coat found this brush wasn’t strong enough for their dog, in particular mentioning the pins not being robust enough
  • Some owners of dogs with a long, thick coat found this brush didn’t remove as much loose hair from their dog as other brushes they’d tried
  • Some owners felt the pins were too sharp and worried they would be uncomfortable for their dog
  • Some owners felt this brush wasn’t as high-quality as they expected

Li'l Pals Coated Tips Dog Slicker Brush review

Features

  • Best slicker brush
  • Small size for small breeds
  • Flexible wire pins

The Li’l Pals Coated Tips Dog Slicker Brush is designed to detangle your Pug’s fur while removing loose hair and dirt. It even smooths your pup’s hair, leaving their coat looking shiny and healthy. The flexible wire pins have plastic tips to ensure they’re gentle on your dog’s skin.

I found the handle easy to hold and felt the brush was generally high-quality. I love that it’s scaled down to a small size, making it perfect for toy and small breeds like the Pug!

Pros

  • Many said this brush was very gentle on their dog’s skin and coat, even those with older dogs or dogs with sensitive skin
  • Owners of toy and small breeds, as well as puppies, found this brush was small enough to brush all areas of their dog effectively including their face
  • Many found this brush was great at detangling their dog’s coat and tackling mats, leaving it in great condition
  • Some owners said their dog enjoyed being brushed with this brush, even dogs who usually dislike grooming
  • Some found this brush helped to remove loose hair from their dog’s coat and reduce shedding around the home

Cons

  • Brush is very small, with some owners of medium or large breeds finding this brush was too small for their dog
  • Some owners of long-haired breeds felt this brush wasn’t effective enough at grooming their dog’s coat
  • Some felt this brush was too harsh on their dog’s skin and felt it pulled at their dog’s hair
  • Some found this brush wasn’t as effective at removing loose hair as other brushes they’d tried
  • The small handle can be hard to hold for some owners, making brushing difficult

Paws & Pals Best In Show Dog & Cat Deshedding Tool review

Features

  • Best de-shedding brush
  • Removes loose hair efficiently
  • Small size suitable for Pugs

If you need the best brush for shedding pugs, look no further than the Paws & Pals Best In Show Dog & Cat Deshedding Tool. This durable brush is designed specifically to remove your dog’s loose hair and reduce shedding. The stainless-steel blade reaches the undercoat while still being gentle on your dog’s skin.

I liked the comfort-grip handle, feeling it lived up to its name and was comfortable to hold while tackling my dog’s undercoat. I found it efficiently removed loose hair and dirt and made grooming easy. It’s even small in size to suit your little Pug.

Pros

  • Most owners found this brush was highly effective at removing loose hair
  • Many found using this brush regularly reduced shedding around the home
  • Many stated this brush was much more effective than other brushes and similar de-shedding tools they’d tried
  • Several owners stated this tool was surprisingly gentle on their dog’s skin and fur
  • Some said this was a quality, more affordable option than other similar tools
  • Many said this brush left their dog’s coat in a healthy condition

Cons

  • Small size suited to small and medium dogs, with some owners of large breeds stating it was too small for their dog
  • Fur should be detangled with another brush before using this tool, with some saying it tugged on mats and tangles
  • Some owners felt this tool was too harsh on their dog’s skin and fur
  • Some stated this didn’t work as well as other de-shedding tools they’d tried

JW Pet Gripsoft Small Pin Brush review

Features

  • Best pin brush
  • Small head for small breeds
  • Round tipped pins

The JW Pet Gripsoft Small Pin Brush is a fantastic option for regular grooming, with round-tipped pins designed to be gentle on your dog’s skin while detangling their coat. This brush is made with high-quality materials, designed to stand up to wear with everyday brushing.

The Gripsoft technology features non-slip grips to make holding onto the brush easy and comfortable. I found this brush comfortable to use. It comes in a small size designed specifically for small dogs like the adorable Pug.

Pros

  • Owners generally found this brush helped to detangle their dog’s fur and prevent mats
  • Many said their dog enjoyed being groomed with this brush
  • Most owners felt this brush was gentle on their dog’s skin and coat, in particular mentioning the soft bristles
  • Some found this brush helped to remove loose hair and reduce shedding, in both long and short-haired breeds
  • In general, owners felt this brush was great quality, especially for the low price
  • Many said this brush was comfortable to hold and easy to grip during grooming

Cons

  • Some found the brush was larger than they expected, which they felt was too big for their small dog
  • Some owners found this brush got stuck on mats and didn’t work through them the way that other styles of brush did
  • Some stated their dog didn’t enjoy being groomed with this brush
  • Some felt this brush wasn’t as high-quality as they expected, in particular mentioning the plastic handle