10 Best Brushes for Havanese – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

Maybe you have a new addition to your household in the form of a Havanese or are just in the market for a new dog brush. If you’re at all familiar with this breed, you know that they have long and silky fur that needs brushing every day.

Since their coats need so much care, it’s imperative to have the right brush and for it to be sturdy enough that you won’t be buying a new one every month!

We created reviews of 10 of the best brushes and combs for the Havanese, along with a buyer’s guide with extra information on picking the right brush for your dog.

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The 10 Best Brushes for Havanese

1. Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Dogs — Best Overall

The best overall brush for the Havanese is the Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Dogs. It’s available in small, medium, and large, but you’ll be opting for the small for your Havanese. This brush is reasonably priced and has a handy push-button feature, which retracts the pins so you can remove the dog hair with ease. This slicker brush has stainless-steel pins, and the handle is comfortable to hold.

One issue is that the pins are easily bent, which could be a problem if you’re grooming your Havanese every day.

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2. Andis Steel Pet Comb — Best Value

The best brush for Havanese for the money is the Andis Steel Pet Comb. It’s a solid stainless-steel comb that has wide teeth on one half and narrow teeth on the other. The wide side works well at untangling mats, and the narrow teeth work on thin coats and the paws and face. The comb is comfortable to hold and quite durable.

But the comb might have difficulty reaching certain mats — it tends to slide right across the hair and not detangle everything.

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3. Chris Christensen Buttercomb Greyhound Style — Premium Choice

Chris Christensen’s 000 Buttercomb Greyhound Style Comb is our pick for premium choice. Many Havanese owners swear by the Chris Christensen Buttercombs, which are high-quality combs with a solid brass core, steel teeth, and nickel chrome tips. This one has rounded corners, which help reduce breakage and friction, and the rounded teeth move through the coat like butter (hence why they are called buttercombs), and it doesn’t snag hair.

The only issue with this comb is the price. It is fairly expensive for something so simple, but you do get what you pay for.

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4. Chris Christensen Buttercomb Face & Feet — Best for Puppies

Chris Christensen 006 in Buttercomb Face and Feet is a small comb that’s ideal for puppies but will also work well on an adult Havanese’s face and paws. It has a solid brass core, steel teeth, and highly finished nickel chrome tips. It also has rounded corners, and the rounded teeth can glide through the hair quite easily.

But while this comb is small, it’s almost the same price as its larger counterpart.

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5. Bass Brushes Style & Detangle Oval Brush

Bass Brushes Style & Detangle Oval Brush is made with a natural bamboo handle and alloy pins. The pins glide through the hair, making brushing easy and comfortable, effectively removing mats and reducing dander. The bamboo handle is lightweight and comfortable to use.

The only issue is that since the pins are far apart from each other, the brush might not work well at removing small tangles.

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6. Chris Christensen Oval Pin Dog Brush

Chris Christensen’s Dog Brush 27mm Oval Pin Brush is made with beech wood, which is durable and lightweight. The stainless-steel pins have grounded and polished tips, and there are 30% more pins than most other pin brushes. The brush works well at effortlessly brushing the coat.

However, like with other Chris Christensen products, it is pricey, and some brushes might lose a few pins.

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7. Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush

Hertzko’s Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush has a push-button feature that retracts the bristles so you can easily swipe off the excess fur. The bristles are curved slightly and effectively penetrate thick fur and double coats to remove tangles and knots. The design of the bristles also helps prevent scratching the skin and removes excess hair. Plus, the handle is comfortable to hold and is anti-slip.

But some dogs don’t love the bristles, which likely means they are getting scratched by them, and the push-button sometimes stops working, which makes using the brush difficult.

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8. PETPAWJOY Slicker Brush for Small Dogs

The PETPAWJOY Slicker Brush for Small Dogs is a great little brush with stainless-steel bristles that should effectively reach the undercoat of your Havanese. The brush head can also be rotated so you can use it for grooming and massaging your dog. The handle is comfortable to hold and anti-slip, and it’s quite small, so it should work nicely for your Havanese.

Unfortunately, some dogs don’t like this brush, as the bristles are likely too rough on their skin. Also, the bristles get bent relatively easily.

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9. JW Pet Gripsoft Slicker Brush Soft Pin

 

JW Pet’s Gripsoft Slicker Brush Soft Pin has a rubber handle, making it comfortable and less likely to slip while you’re brushing. The stainless-steel bristles are angled 90 degrees, which makes for a more comfortable grooming session for your dog. The bristles are also flexible, so they are less likely to scratch your dog’s skin, and it’s quite affordable.

But the brush is big for a small dog, and the bristles might be rough for some dogs.

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10. Master Grooming Tools Face & Finishing Comb

 

The Master Grooming Tools Dog & Cat Face & Finishing Comb is an excellent option if you’re looking for a tiny comb for your dog’s face. The tines are durable stainless steel that lay close together to effectively remove dirt and debris from delicate areas on the face (like tear stains). The handle is made of durable plastic and is ergonomic, so it’s comfortable to hold.

However, while it is quite tiny, for small dogs like the Havanese, it would be better if it were even smaller. Also, since the tines are so close together, it might pull out whiskers or hair that isn’t loose.

Buyer’s Guide – Choosing the Best Brushes for Havanese

Now that you’ve seen what’s available, let’s cover a few points that can help you make a more informed purchase.

Style of Brush

Before buying grooming tools for any dog breed, you should understand their coat type in order to know what you need. A Havanese has a double coat with silky, soft, long hair that can be straight or wavy. The best tools for this type of coat are typically pin or slicker brushes and combs.

Their coat tends to develop mats easily, so it’s essential to brush them daily to prevent this. Avoid pin brushes with plastic-coated tips, which will cause snags and break the coat. You can also use several tools — start with a pin brush and finish with a comb — to help remove any tangles still present.

Size

A small dog means small combs and brushes. You might also want to invest in a tiny comb designed for grooming the face and paws. Double-check the measurements of every brush that you are considering, and read reviews. Some companies might show product pictures that are bigger or smaller than what you will actually receive. Don’t assume that an image is completely accurate, so it’s important to read everything.

Durability

This is particularly important for Havanese dog owners because you’ll be brushing your dog every day, and any brush that you own should be able to handle this duty easily. Everything breaks or stops working after a while, but you don’t want a cheap brush that breaks after just a few months.

Price

Remember, you get what you pay for. Typically, expensive brushes and combs are made with high-quality materials, are comfortable to hold, are durable, and should be effective at brushing or combing your dog. That said, sometimes the best brush is one of the least expensive.

Conclusion

Our favorite brush for the Havanese is the Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Dogs. We love it for its comfortable handle and retractable pins so you can easily remove the dog hair. The Andis Steel Pet Comb is a solid stainless-steel comb that is comfortable to hold and quite durable, and it’s a great price!

For premium choice, Chris Christensen’s 000 Buttercomb Greyhound Style Comb is quite a high-quality comb, with a solid brass core, steel teeth, and nickel chrome tips. For puppies, the Chris Christensen 006 in Buttercomb Face and Feet is ideal, and it also works for an adult Havanese’s face and paws.

We hope that this list has helped you narrow your selection to find a good brush for your dog. Shop around, read the reviews, and try them out until you find something that both you and your Havanese will love.

See Also:

• 8 Best Harnesses for Havanese – Reviews & Top Picks

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