The Best Brushes for Cockapoos

A cockapoo is a designer breed of dog that has one cocker spaniel parent and one poodle parent. Both the cocker spaniel and the poodle are known for their luxurious, textured coats. Well-groomed cockapoos sport a fur coat that captures the best features of both breeds. In order to groom a cockapoo -- which you shouldn't style like a poodle or a cocker spaniel -- it is necessary to use the appropriate brushes.

  1. Bristle Brush

    • Choose a bristle brush made of a combination of natural materials. Cockapoos live for a long time, therefore, an investment is a high-quality bristle brush is justified. By using a bristle brush made of natural materials, the brush will be effective on varying textures of cockapoo coats. Moreover, a synthetic bristle brush could harm the cockapoo's sensitive skin under its coat. Choose a bristle brush for a cockapoo with a rubber, flexible pad, to avoid ripping its hair as you groom it.

    Slicker Brush

    • Slicker brushes feature several metal pins with oval or round ends. Slicker brushes are most useful to finish the brushing process or to remove mats or loose hairs on long-haired cockapoos. This brush will detangle and smooth the cockapoo's curly coat. Choose a slicker brush with a cushioned pad.

    Medium-Toothed Metal Brush

    • Choose a medium-toothed metal brush to brush cockapoos with long fur. On short-haired cockapoos, you can use these brushes to remove debris that is stuck in the dog's fur.

    Fine-Toothed Brush

    • Use a fine-toothed brush with one row of teeth to remove fleas from the dog's hair. Fine-toothed spaniel brushes are also effective in removing tangles from the dog's fur.

    Curry Brush

    • Curry brushes don't look like other brushes. Curry brushes are round and swivel, which make them suitable for a cockapoo's wavy or curly hair. Use a curry brush to remove loose hair from the cockapoo's coat. Only use this type of grooming brush on short-haired cockapoos.