Chris Christensen Mark I Slicker Brush for Dogs, Extra-Small 12 mm Pins

The Chris Christensen Mark I Slicker Brush is an extra-small grooming brush for removing shedding fur and detangling small mats, with 12 mm stainless steel pins and a 2.75-inch (6.99 cm) head.

• Shorter pins for shorter hair — suited to detailed grooming on short-haired coats.
• Lightweight natural beechwood handle with a contoured grip — allows brushing in different directions.
• Flexible pin pad with a 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) foam base — cushions the brushing feel.
• Handmade in Germany and inspected from pins to handle — backed by a 6-month manufacturer-defect warranty.
• Extra-small brush format — made for cats, kittens, toy dogs and detail work on larger breeds.

Small brushes can be useful where a larger grooming head is awkward: around a cat’s coat, on a toy dog, or when working on specific areas of a larger dog. The Mark I is designed for those close-in grooming tasks, with a compact head and a cushioned, flexible pad to help make brushing more comfortable. Its ergonomic handle is designed to cut grooming time in half.

Where can I use the Mark I Slicker Brush?

The Mark I works for cats and kittens, toy dogs, and detail grooming on larger dogs. Its 6.5-inch (16.51 cm) body carries an extra-small head, making it useful behind the ears, on the muzzle, under the front legs and around the paws. The brush is intended for short-haired coats and for focused grooming where a smaller head is practical.

• Use it to remove shedding fur and work through small mats.
• On larger breeds, focus on smaller areas rather than broad sections of coat.

Which coat types and grooming tasks does it suit?

The Mark Series is designed for a range of coat types and grooming techniques, from shedding-hair removal to coat preparation and finishing. The right use depends on the coat: for example, on double coats the brush is intended for pre-trim work and grooming the legs, head and detail areas.

• For scissored breeds, detangle and smooth cottony, curly coats.
• For drop coats, groom the undercarriage, legs, feet, beard area and sanitary areas.
• For Setters and Spaniels, work on the hocks and feet; for wire coats, separate hair during leg work and use while stripping the jacket.
• On smooth coats, use it like a carding brush to lift shedding hair and set chalk between the hairs for show grooming.

What is the brush made from, and how is it constructed?

The brush combines a lightweight natural beechwood handle with high-grade steel pins secured in an ultra-soft, highly flexible pad. The foam cushion beneath the pad gives the brushing surface a softer feel. The contoured handle supports brushing in different directions, while the shorter pins are intended for shorter hair.

• Catalog item: A5I.
• Handmade in Germany, with the pins and handle inspected as part of production.
• Includes a 6-month manufacturer warranty against defects.

Is it suited to show grooming?

Yes. The brush can support coat preparation and finishing tasks used in show grooming, including setting chalk between hairs on smooth coats. Chris Christensen has developed grooming products since 1996, with a heritage in dog shows and a focus on professional-style presentation.

The Mark I is best suited to cat and kitten grooming, toy dogs, and precise coat work on larger breeds. It is a compact slicker for shedding fur, small mats and targeted grooming across a range of coat types, with a cushioned flexible pad and a handle shaped for directional brushing.

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