FURminator Undercoat deShedding Tool (Large Dog)

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Item

Name: FURminator Undercoat deShedding Tool — Large Dog, Short Hair
Category: Grooming (deshedding tool)
Selected variant: Large, short hair (51–90 lb dogs) — ~$35.27–$43.99 USD observed (2026-09-20)

2002 — FURminator invented (Oklahoma groomer Angie Porter's original "undercoat rake" design); patented stainless deShedding edge.
2011 — FURejector button added (hair-release) — second generation.
Current — short/long hair × XS/S/M/L/XL matrix; "Skin Guard" curved edge. No documented edge-formula redesign since — UNVERIFIED — 2026-09-20.

Edge: stainless steel deShedding edge; Large = 4" wide (short-hair version for coats < 2"; long-hair version for coats > 2").
FURejector button: releases collected undercoat off the teeth without hand-pulling.
Skin Guard: curved edge conforms to body, prevents digging at edges.
Handle: ergonomic anti-slip grip.
Claim: reduces loose-hair shedding up to 90% w/ regular use (1–2×/week, 10–20 min sessions on dry hair).
Price: Petco $35.27–$43.99; Runnings $37.99; MSRP $35.99; Specks $49.99.
Caution: avoid excessive strokes in one area — can irritate skin; use as directed to avoid topcoat damage.
Manufacturer: Spectrum Brands (FURminator brand).
Warranty/patent details: patents cited, details not verified — UNVERIFIED — 2026-09-20.

Shedding season is camping season: double-coated breeds "blow coat" spring through summer; a 10-minute deshed before a trip keeps the tent and car fur-manageable.
Light and indestructible: no batteries, no parts — lives in the gear box between trips.
Trade-offs: overuse in camp burns skin — do it at home before you go; it's a dry-coat tool, useless on a wet lake dog.

Source coverage: retailer spec pages (Petco, Runnings, Specks, NRS World, Amazon CA). Public Facebook group posts not indexed via available search — qualitative only.
Qualitative read: the groomer-recommended standard; deshed photos are a recurring meme-format (giant fur piles). Main caveat threads: don't press hard, don't use on matted coats.
Sentiment: positive; consensus.

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/furminator-short-hair-deshedding-tool-for-large-dogs ($35.27–$43.99, Large short hair >50 lb)
https://www.runnings.com/furminator-undercoat-deshedding-tool-large-dog-long-hair-9010619.html ($37.99, FurEjector, Skin Guard)
https://store.oxfordfeedlumber.com/products/furminator-large-dog-long-hair-18657.html (MSRP $35.99, 4" edge)
https://nrsworld.com/products/furminator-large-deshedding-short-hair-tool ($40.99, style 101007)
https://www.speckspets.com/Furminator-Long-Hair-DeShedding-Tool-Large_p_6738.html ($49.99)

[research workspace] — studio: blue tool, front (walmart)
[research workspace] — studio: alternate angle (amazon)
[research workspace] — studio: edge-side view w/ FURejector button (valuepet)
[research workspace] — in-use: golden retriever w/ collected undercoat pile (neatorama)
[research workspace] — in-use: white dog deshedding, official FURminator
[research workspace] — pitbull + collected fur pile, result shot (rockykanaka)