Is it okay to use the FURminator comb on my shihtzu?

No, don't do it. Groomers privately hate the Furminator, which is essentially one half of the clipper blades used for clippering fur short while grooming. On a long haired dog like a Shih Tzu, it can tear and damage the hair. read more

Do not use a FURminator on a shih tzu. FURminators are deshedding tools for double coated dogs like german shepherds, golden retrievers, and labs, who blow their undercoat out on a regular basis and shed a lot. Shih tzus are single coated dogs (like maltese, yorkies, and lhasas). read more

I have a half shih tzu half poodle dog and she sheds like crazy. My boyfriend wants to use the furminator on her but I'm not sure her coat will work with it. read more