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Handcrafted in USA
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Pain-Free Mat Removal
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2% Donated to Charities Like K9s For Warriors
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Family-Owned & Real Phone Support
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Rotating-Pin Technology
Why "Made in USA" Matters for the Brush That Pulls on Your Pet's Coat
A detangling brush works on the hardest part of grooming — the mats, the knots, the packed undercoat that builds up over weeks of skipped sessions. Done right, with rotating-pin technology, the brush works the knot open instead of yanking it through. Done wrong — with cheap stamped pins that drag and grab — it's a wrestling match, a flinching pet, and broken hair scattered across the floor. Every brush on this page is made in the USA by Untangler, the small American manufacturer behind the rotating-pin technology, with 40 individually rotating teeth that glide through coat instead of fighting it.
Most bargain pet brushes at the big-box stores are mass-produced overseas with fixed (non-rotating) pins, plated metal that scratches sensitive skin, and the kind of stiff bristles that turn a mat into a fight. Our American-made pet detangling brushes are different. Every brush in this collection is:
- Made in the USA by Untangler — not relabeled imports, not white-labeled overseas tooling
- Built with rotating pins — each of the 40 teeth turns as it passes through fur, so the brush glides instead of dragging and pulling
- Smooth, rounded pin tips — polished stainless that won't scratch skin or split the hair shaft
- Multi-coat compatible — works on long, short, curly, double, and wire coats for both dogs and cats
- Backed by a family-owned shop — we answer the phone when you call
Not sure which brush size fits your pet? Email shop@libertypaw.com or call 877-729-5789. We'll match the brush size to your pet's body and coat density.
⭐ Our Featured Pick: The PRO Brush (40 Teeth)
$17.97 • Made by Untangler • Made in USA — the full-size 40-tooth detangler our customers reach for first. Each of the 40 rotating pins moves independently as it passes through fur, which means tangles get worked open instead of yanked through. Built for long-haired dogs, double-coated breeds, sensitive-skin pets, and the mat that's been forming behind your dog's ear for two weeks.
Multi-species (cats and dogs both) • Free shipping on orders over $57 • 30-day happiness guarantee.
Shop the PRO Brush 40 Teeth →Two Brush Sizes, Same Rotating-Pin Tech
Both brushes in this collection use Untangler's 40-tooth rotating-pin construction. Pick by your pet's body size and where you're grooming:
PRO Brush (40 Teeth) — Full Size
The everyday brush for medium-to-large dogs and the body coat of any breed. Full-size handle gives you the leverage for long grooming sessions on Goldens, Labs, Bernese, Aussies, and any pet with a coat that takes 10+ minutes to finish. Same rotating pins as the small version, just sized for a bigger job.
Small Pet Brush (40 Teeth) — Compact
The compact brush for cats, kittens, puppies, small dogs (Chihuahua through Cocker), and sensitive zones on any pet — face, behind the ears, paws, underbelly. Same 40 rotating pins, scaled down to fit a smaller grip and a smaller body. The right starting tool for a cat who flinches at being brushed.
How to Pick the Right Brush for Your Pet
The wrong brush either skips over the mat (too gentle) or rips through it (too aggressive). Here's the framework we walk customers through on the phone:
1. Match brush size to body size
For medium-to-large dogs (30 lbs+), the PRO Brush 40 Teeth gives you the leverage and coverage to finish the coat efficiently. For cats, small dogs, puppies, and sensitive zones, the Small Pet Brush 40 Teeth is the right tool — same rotating-pin tech, compact form factor.
2. Work mats from the edges in, not center out
The biggest mat-removal mistake is starting at the center of the knot and trying to pull through. The rotating pins do their best work when you start at the outside edge of the mat and gently work inward, letting the rotating action unwind the tangle a few hairs at a time. If the mat resists, stop, hold the base of the hair so you're not pulling on skin, and try again.
3. Brush before bathing, never after a wet bath
Mats tighten when they get wet. A pre-bath brush-through with a rotating-pin tool prevents the bath from setting tangles into permanent mats. Pair this collection with our pet combs for sensitive areas (face, ears, paws) and our undercoat rakes for thick double-coated breeds — the three-tool routine is the right one for heavy coats.
4. Watch for the "bite signal"
If your pet starts to bite, scratch, or back away during brushing, the issue is almost always pain — not behavior. Cheap brushes with sharp stamped pins catch and tug, which feels like having your hair pulled. The rotating-pin design exists specifically to eliminate this. If you've switched to a rotating-pin brush and your pet still resists, slow the strokes way down and skip whichever zone they're protecting (often the hind legs or belly) — come back to that zone after they're calmer.
How Our Brushes Compare to Bargain Imports
The differences in pin construction are real, and they show up in whether your pet keeps standing still or runs the moment they see the brush.
| What to Check | LibertyPaw American-Made (Untangler) | Typical Bargain Import |
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| Where it's made | Made in the USA by Untangler | Overseas mass production, often unverified facilities |
| Pin action | 40 rotating pins that glide through fur, working tangles open | Fixed pins that drag, catch, and pull on every stroke |
| Pin tip finish | Smooth-rounded stainless steel — no sharp edges that scratch skin | Sharp-stamped pin tips that scratch sensitive skin and split hair |
| Pin material | Solid stainless steel — doesn't rust, bend, or build static | Plated metal that rusts within months and generates static |
| Skin safety | Built for sensitive-skin pets — no razor burn, no scratches | Recurring complaints about scratches, razor burn, and pet aggression |
| Customer support | Real pet parents on the phone: 877-729-5789 | Drop-shipper email forms, slow responses |
| Mission alignment | 2% of every order to rescue dogs & veteran service-dog programs | Profit-only model |
Materials We Trust (and What We Won't Use)
Every brush in this collection is built around Untangler's signature rotating-pin construction. A few of the details worth knowing:
Rotating-pin technology: Each of the 40 individual pins rotates on its own axis as it passes through coat. When a pin encounters a knot, it rolls past instead of catching. This is the single feature that separates a brush a pet tolerates from one they actively flee.
Solid stainless steel pins: Solid, not plated. Plated pins are the most common failure mode on bargain brushes — the plating wears off, the underlying steel rusts, and the brush is trash within a year. Ours don't rust.
Smooth polished pin tips: Every pin ends in a smooth rounded tip. No micro-burrs from cheap stamping, no sharp edges that scratch. Run a pin tip across your forearm — that's exactly what your pet is feeling.
Ergonomic handles: Sized for the human hand, balanced for the multi-minute grooming session that long-coat breeds actually need. Cheap brushes cramp your grip before you finish the back.
What we won't sell: sharp-stamped pins that catch on coat, fixed-pin brushes that drag and pull, plated metal that rusts, plastic-tooth "brushes" that warp and break, or any brush we couldn't trace to a U.S. manufacturer.
😻 A Note for Cat Families
The Small Pet Brush 40 Teeth is sized specifically for cats — compact body, lighter weight, same rotating-pin tech. Long-haired cats (Persian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll) and double-coated breeds benefit most from a daily 2-3 minute pass. Pair the brush with our dedicated cat grooming collection for the full feline routine — combs and detanglers sized for feline anatomy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I brush out a mat without hurting my dog?
Three rules. (1) Start at the outside edge of the mat, not the center. (2) Hold the base of the hair (close to skin) so you're brushing against your fingers, not the skin. (3) Use the rotating-pin brush in short strokes — let the pins do the work. If the mat resists, stop and try again the next day. Severe mats that have penetrated to the skin should be cut out by a professional groomer.
How is a rotating-pin brush different from a slicker?
A slicker brush has dense fixed wires that catch on tangles — great for finishing the top coat, painful on mats. A rotating-pin brush has individually rotating teeth that work through tangles instead of catching on them. The result: a tool you can actually use on the mat zones (hind legs, behind ears, base of tail) without your pet running off.
What size brush should I get for my cat?
The Small Pet Brush 40 Teeth — compact body, scaled for cat-sized hands and cat-sized pets. Same rotating-pin tech as the PRO Brush, just sized down. Daily 2-3 minute sessions prevent the mats that long-haired breeds develop if you skip a few days.
How often should I brush my dog?
Depends on coat. Short-haired dogs (Lab, Beagle, Pit Bull): 1-2 times a week. Medium-coated (Golden, Aussie): 3-4 times a week. Long-haired or double-coated (Bernese, Pomeranian, Husky): daily during shed season, every other day otherwise. Daily 5-minute brushing prevents the matting that needs a 30-minute fight to resolve.
Why does my pet hate being brushed?
Almost always pain. A brush with fixed pins drags through fur, scratches skin, and pulls hair from the root. The first few times it hurts; after that, the pet associates the brush with pain and runs. Switching to a rotating-pin brush usually fixes this within a couple of sessions — the pet realizes the new brush doesn't hurt and stops fighting it.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes — 30-day happiness guarantee on every order. If a brush has manufacturing defects (bent pin, rust spot, broken rotation) in the first 30 days, email shop@libertypaw.com and we'll make it right.
Build the Full Grooming Routine
Brush the body, comb the face. Once you've picked the right brush for your pet, browse our pet combs — the fine-tooth tool that finishes the sensitive zones a brush is too aggressive for (face, ears, paws).
Free shipping on orders over $57 • 30-day happiness guarantee • 2% of every purchase is donated to Veteran Service Organizations, like K9s For Warriors, that train rescue dogs as service dogs for veterans with PTSD.
Email us anytime at shop@libertypaw.com — we're real pet parents here to help!
Safety & Care Note
Inspect your brush regularly. Even a well-built rotating-pin brush wears over years of use — check the pin rotation, the tip finish, and the handle for stress cracks. Retire any brush with stuck pins or rusted tips; the whole point of skin-safe pin geometry is defeated when one pin is off-axis.
The information on this page is for general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional grooming or veterinary advice. Severe mats that have penetrated to the skin, signs of skin infection, or pain during normal grooming require a vet or professional-groomer evaluation.
Disclaimer: Designed for pet grooming use only. Use gentle pressure and match the tool technique to your pet’s specific coat type to avoid skin irritation, brush burns, or accidental scratches. Do not use on pets with existing skin sores, open wounds, or severe mats without professional guidance. Inspect the pins, teeth, and handles regularly for damage, and keep out of reach of children and pets.