Two-inch teeth give this grooming tool real leverage for getting to that tough underlayer matting in your dog's thick or long coat. It's designed to be gentle on his skin and highly effective for getting out those deep snarls and knots. Also great for removing dead and shedding hair [which means more hair for the wastebasket, less for your furniture]! Easy-to-grip handle gives you maximum control. Use this rake on breeds such as Collies, Shepherds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Retrievers, Afghans, Poodles, Old English Sheep Dogs, Setters, Pomeranians, Pekingese, Pekingese, long-haired mixed breeds. It can even be used on long-haired cats.