Baxter & Bella - Adjustable Deshedder Rake

TL;DR: The Baxter & Bella - Adjustable Deshedder Rake is a dog grooming tool with adjustable blade depth, built to loosen and remove loose undercoat from short, medium, and double-coated dogs. It's for owners who want to reduce shedding at home and keep coats cleaner between baths.

Regular deshedding reaches the loose undercoat that a standard bristle brush leaves behind. The adjustable depth lets you match the tool to your dog's coat, so you're pulling out dead fur instead of tugging healthy hair.

Compared with single-depth tools, this rake adapts to multiple coat types, so one tool can cover a household with different breeds.

Key features

• Adjustable blade depth for short, medium, and double coats
• Loosens and lifts loose undercoat and shed fur
• Ergonomic handle for longer, steadier grooming sessions
• Helps reduce shedding around the home and supports a cleaner coat
• Suitable for regular use across a range of breeds and sizes

Specifications

Who is it for?

This rake suits dog owners dealing with moderate to heavy shedding, especially double-coated and medium-to-long-haired breeds. Because the depth adjusts, a shallower setting keeps contact gentle on short-haired dogs, while a deeper setting reaches the undercoat on thicker coats.

The adjustable depth also makes it a practical choice for deshedding brushes for huskies and other dense double coats, where seasonal blowouts leave a lot of loose undercoat behind.

Note: this is a canine grooming tool. If you're searching for deshedding brushes for cats or deshedding brushes for horses, those species need tools built on a different scale and tooth spacing — use this rake on dogs only, and choose a species-appropriate tool for cats and horses.

Do deshedding brushes hurt dogs?

Used correctly, deshedding tools don't hurt dogs — the discomfort people worry about usually comes from too much pressure, too deep a setting, or raking over tangles. This is why the Baxter & Bella - Adjustable Deshedder Rake lets you dial the depth down for sensitive skin and shorter coats.

To keep sessions comfortable, start on a clean, dry, tangle-free coat at the shallowest depth. Brush in the direction of hair growth with light pressure, and avoid repeatedly raking the same spot. If the skin looks pink or your dog pulls away, stop and reduce the depth.

Feeding & use

Brush once or twice a week during normal shedding, and more often during seasonal blowouts. Work in short sections, starting with the shallowest blade depth and increasing only if the tool isn't reaching the undercoat.

Finish with a standard bristle brush to smooth the topcoat. Gentle, controlled strokes matter more than the tool itself when it comes to keeping deshedding comfortable.

You may also like the Baxter & Bella - Deshedder & Rake Comb for smaller dogs and detail work, the Conairpro - Dog DeShedder as a compact alternative, or the Petmate - Undercoat Rake Deshedding Brush if you prefer a dedicated undercoat tool.

Available for same-day pickup at our North York, Toronto storefront, or ships Canada-wide.