When using a greyhound comb, how should the teeth be adjusted for a thicker coat?

When using a greyhound comb, how should the teeth be adjusted for a thicker coat?

• A. No adjustment
• B. Farther apart teeth
• C. Use for thinner coats
• D. Closer together for thicker coats

Answer: (B)

The key idea is matching the comb’s tooth spacing to how thick the coat is. For a thicker coat, use teeth that are farther apart. Wider spacing lets the comb glide through dense hair more easily, reducing snagging, tugging, and discomfort. It also helps to separate fibers so you can lift and remove mats without pulling hard on the hair. If the teeth were close together on a thick coat, they would grab and resist, increasing pull and potential breakage. The other options don’t fit because they either ignore the need to ease through dense hair or describe a situation (thinner coats) where closer teeth would be more appropriate.

The key idea is matching the comb’s tooth spacing to how thick the coat is. For a thicker coat, use teeth that are farther apart. Wider spacing lets the comb glide through dense hair more easily, reducing snagging, tugging, and discomfort. It also helps to separate fibers so you can lift and remove mats without pulling hard on the hair. If the teeth were close together on a thick coat, they would grab and resist, increasing pull and potential breakage. The other options don’t fit because they either ignore the need to ease through dense hair or describe a situation (thinner coats) where closer teeth would be more appropriate.