Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
The self-cleaning slicker that actually gets through tangles — fine angled bristles that lift loose fur and undercoat, then retract for a one-press clean.
Our Verdict
A slicker brush is the most-used tool in any grooming kit, and this is the one we keep reaching for. The fine, angled bristles slip under mats and pull loose undercoat without scratching skin, and the standout trick is the self-cleaning button: press it and the bristles retract, so the pad of collected fur wipes off in one motion instead of being picked out by hand. It won't replace a de-matting rake on a severe pelt, but for everyday detangling and deshedding across almost any coat it's brilliant value — the tool that makes you actually keep on top of brushing.
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Specifications
As measured in our testing, not the box copy.
| Type | Self-cleaning slicker brush |
| Bristles | Fine, angled, retractable |
| Cleaning | One-press bristle retract |
| Grip | Non-slip comfort handle |
| Best for | Everyday detangling & deshedding |
What's in the Box
How It Performed
Through the tangles, not over them
On a long-coated cavalier the bent bristles worked under knots behind the ears and eased them apart rather than dragging. Regular short sessions kept the coat mat-free between grooms.
One press and it's ready again
Fill the pad with undercoat, press the button, and the fur lifts straight off. It is a small thing that makes you actually keep brushing rather than giving up halfway.
Scoring Breakdown
Frequently Asked
Yes, with a light hand — let the bristle tips do the work and don't press hard. Hertzko also make a plastic-tipped version for very sensitive dogs.
Everyday tangles, yes. For thick, set-in mats use a de-matting rake first, then finish with the slicker.
It does — one press retracts the bristles and the collected fur wipes away in seconds.
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This kit was bought at retail and tested over 6 weeks on 6 dogs. If you buy through our links we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — it never affects our verdicts.
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