Perfect for: Short Double Coats, Medium Double Coats, Long or Drop Coats, Flat Coats, Curly Coats, Hard Coats.The ProLux Style Combination Comb with round spine and tapered tines is a GREAT GROOMING VALUE and perfect for combing small to medium size dogs. The all metal comb is heat treated with an anti-static coating to reduce friction. Includes plastic snap-shut sheaf for storage. You will love the easy coat penetration of the tapered tines! The coarse-spaced end is for Double, Longhaired and Curly coats. The medium-spaced end is for Flat and Hard Coats.All coats should be brushed thoroughly with the appropriate BRUSH before combing. The comb is used to "test" what you have brushed by inserting the comb into the coat parallel to the skin. This will allow you to find tangles, matting or clumps of undercoat.Combing is the important second step of optimum skin and coat care.