In a message dated 4/19/2006 8:11:34 A.M. Central Daylight Time, InquestGSD@xxxxxxx writes: As a groomer I found this tool very useful for my short coated clients........but I would not recommended it for GSD's. You can do a really BAD number Why? Jenn Because.....I seen people get a little too enthusiastic, and strip away, and after the bath, they are left with a hole where one is not supposed to be, like on the side or even worse, on the topline. Also, many people do last minute grooming, and if you were to use the furminator against the grain, you will do a lot a breakage. The furminator is not a quick fix. It is an excellent tool, I've been using it for years. But it doesn't make up for the grooming our guys need on a regular basis. JMO Ileana Always aim to do the right thing. It may not be popular, but it will be the right thing to do. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================