Place tool on coat with light pressure and comb out in the direction of hair growth. Note: going against or aside hair growth will cause excessive cutting of hair. Only use once a week or every other week. (Too much use could result in a bald pet!)

• Coarse & Medium styles (6 - 12 blades)
    for prep work and thinning out undercoat
• Fine styles (16 - 20 blades)
    for grooming soft, heavy coats
• Super Fine styles (20 - 26 blades) for finishing
    and thick, shaggy coats (especially spaniels, setters, etc.)

Some breed clubs recommend certain sizes that seem to work best for their breed. Here are a few:

Afgans: 20 - 26 blades
Boxers: 16 - 20 blades
Collies: 10 - 12 blades or
           18 Double Wide
Golden Retrievers: 12 blades               or 18 Double Wide
Giant Schnauzers: 20 blades
Schnauzers: 10 - 12 blades
Setters: 16 - 26 blades or
            30 Double-Wide

Sheepdogs: 6 - 10 blades
Shepherds: 10 - 12 blades
Spaniels: 20-26 blades, upper body
              8 blades, legs & skirt

Terriers: 10 - 20 blades (depending on thickness or coarseness of coat)

Wolfhounds: 10 - 12 blades or
                  18 Double Wide

Cats:    12 - 26 blades
Horses: Triple-Wide,
            Coarse or Fine

No rule is set in stone. If you find something that works for you, great! Many people are finding new ways to use them for different breeds. If you find a new or better use for your Coat-King, let us know and we'll add it to the list.

Remove excess hair by hand. Clean with a soft brush. Mild cleaner may be used.