Versatile Tangle Remover: 6"mini rake features a V-Shape heal with double-row of wide-spaced, rotating pins that clears tangles and lifts out loose hair. Useful for Hard to Reach Spots. Briard favorite tool. NOt recommended for Cats, However! Ragdoll owners report the Mini Rake is excellent for untangling long coats and smoothing the hair. Comforting sensory sound relaxes pets: Rotating pins generate a soothing sensory sound that is calming to most dogs and helps them relax during grooming. Stimulates skin: Smooth round tips rub the skin and helps stimulate natural oil production, keeping skin lubricated and giving the coat a natural sheen. Useful for detangling for long, moppy head hair, legs and armpits on Large Breeds, Poodle Top Knots and for detangilng long silky wavy and coated small breeds. It's a favorite grooming tool for Briards and Sheepdogs, Collies, especially for grooming behind ears. Shih Tzu and Shichons owners find the Mini Rake effective for their Breeds. Quality Materials: Manufactured with pet safe,non-toxic thermoplastic handle and solid stainless steel pins with tumbled smooth tips. It's anti-Static-Tarnish Free and be disinfected in salon solutions or cleaned with mild soap and warm water. Made in USA; the Untangler Mini Rake is manufactured and hand assembled at Steven Plastics Inc, Hoffman Estates Illinois US. Inventor of the original Rotating Pin Grooming Comb to effectively groom with increased pet comfort. The 6" V-Shape Double Row Mini Rake with rotating teeth is designed for thick, curly coats. NOT recommended for grooming silky cat coats (but Kitties do love the luxury rotating pin touch and Cat owners use it as a secondary tools as light back scratcher. The Mini is especially useful for grooming behind earrs and underbellies and hard-to-reach spots. Its 6-inch short handle allows for easy control and maneuverability. For best results, use the mini rake after dematting with a fine-tooth pin comb, such as the Untangler Pet Comb (Model #516PC) or the narrow pin Cat Comb (Model #516KC). Use it like a brush, gently raking through the coat to remove loose hair and maintain coat health. It is highly recommended for very thick, dense coats and for shaping and maintaining poodle top knots. A favorite among Briard and Poodle owners, this mini rake is a reliable support tool in any grooming routine.