Best Brush for a Pomeranian Double Coat (Tested & Recommended)
Why a Long-Pin Slicker Is the Best Brush for Pomeranian Undercoat
A long-pin slicker brush gently separates the double coat, helping prevent breakage, reduce matting, and keep brushing calm for both dog and owner
Quick Answer
The best brush for Pomeranians is a long-pin slicker brush designed to reach the dense undercoat without scraping the skin. A high-quality long-pin slicker prevents matting, reduces breakage, and makes line brushing effective — we tested multiple brushes on our own Pomeranians and rely on this one daily.
Shop the Big G slicker*If you live with a Pomeranian, you eventually realize something: most brushes aren’t designed for their double coat.
They’re marketed to Pom owners, but they don’t actually work for Pom coats.
For a long time, brushing our Pomeranians felt harder than it should have — more resistance, more breakage, more frustration than expected for something that’s supposed to be routine care.
After a lot of trial and error, the Big G Slicker is the brush we recommend when asked what actually works for Pomeranian coats.
Why most brushes don’t work for Pomeranians
Pomeranian coats aren’t just “fluffy.” They’re a double coat with a soft, dense undercoat and longer guard hairs on top. That combination is exactly why so many common brushes cause problems.
Most brushes, like short pin brushes, fail in one of three ways:
Pins that are too short only skim the surface, leaving compacted undercoat underneath.
Too much drag pulls at fine guard hairs, leading to breakage over time.
Dry brushing with the wrong tool creates friction instead of glide, making brushing uncomfortable and ineffective.
This is why many Pom owners brush daily and still deal with mats, coat thinning, or a dog that slowly starts to dislike being brushed.
It’s not about effort. It’s about the wrong tool.
The Best Brush for Pomeranian Double Coats
After testing multiple slickers and “Pom-specific” brushes, the one that made an immediate difference was the Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush.
Not because it’s fancy. Because it’s built correctly.
The long, polished pins reach through Beignet’s coat without snagging. Instead of scraping across the surface, the brush moves cleanly through the layers, separating hair rather than pulling it apart.
What changed almost immediately:
Less resistance when brushing
No visible snapping or breakage
Brushing sessions got shorter, calmer, and more predictable
Beignet stopped pulling away once brushing started
Pom owners know that last one matters more than anything.
A brush can only be “the best” if your dog actually tolerates it.
How we use it (this matters)
Our approach is simple:
Always brush with a light conditioning spray (never dry)
Use line brushing, not surface brushing
Work in short, calm sessions rather than rushing
The Big G Slicker does the separating. The routine does the rest.
This combination preserves the coat and keeps brushing from becoming a battle.
Who this brush is (and isn’t) for
This brush is a good fit if:
Your Pomeranian has a full or developing double coat
You want to prevent mats rather than chase them later
You care about coat health, not just appearance
We don’t recommend it if:
Your dog has a very sparse coat or suffers from alopecia
Your puppy is young and hasn’t yet started their “puppy uglies” coat transformation. They don’t yet have their double coat.
This isn’t a universal brush for all dogs. But for Pomeranians with a full, dense double coat, it’s the perfect fit.
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FAQ: Brushing a Pomeranian Safely
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After testing multiple brushes on real Pomeranian coats, the one we recommend is the Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush. It has long, polished, angled pins that are designed to reach the undercoat without scratching the skin.
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Yes, when it has long, polished pins and is used with light pressure and a conditioning spray. Short pins or aggressive brushing can damage the coat.
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Yes, if you aren’t using the correct tools and methods. Dry brushing, stiff pins, and excessive pressure can lead to breakage and thinning over time.
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No. Deshedding blades can cut guard hairs and permanently damage a double coat. Proper brushing is a much better way to reduce shedding around the house.
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We’ve dedicated an entire article to this question. Read more here.
Why This Brush Is a Favorite
If your Pomeranian has a full or developing double coat, a long-pin slicker brush paired with proper line brushing will prevent most coat problems before they start. It’s the single most important grooming tool we use.
This brush became a favorite because:
It made grooming calmer
It protected his coat instead of fighting it
It removed friction from something we do regularly
If a product doesn’t quietly make life easier, it doesn’t stay.
That’s the standard for everything in Beignet’s Favorites, the small set of tools we actually use and recommend for other Pomeranians.
→ To learn about other tools that support healthy Pomeranian coats, explore our grooming favorites.
