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ActiVet DUO Red + Silver · Undercoater

DUO Red + Silver: loosen tangles and mats, then brush out the undercoat – by turning the brush over.

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DUO Two pad types in one brush: pre-brush with one side, finish with the other – just turn it over.

Every ActiVet brush comes in 4.5 cm (dogs under 40 cm shoulder height) and 9 cm (from 40 cm). PRO, DUO & widths explained →

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With the ActiVet DUO Firm Red Silver you get two different brush types in one brush – developed for complete care of very dense double coats and curly coats that are prone to tangles or light mats.

Red side: With strong, straight wire pins, this side loosens tangles and mats in dense double coats and curly coats – it reaches deep into the undercoat and reliably detangles.

Silver side: With fine, closely spaced wire pins for a perfect finish – removes fluff and loose hair and leaves a well-groomed, glossy coat.

The 4.5 cm version is recommended for dogs under 40 cm shoulder height, the 9 cm version for dogs from 40 cm shoulder height (measured without the head).

– made in Germany since 1998

Technical details

Brush head: slightly flexible

Red strong, straight wire pins
Silver fine, closely spaced wire pins
  1. Brushing motion step 1: place the brush flat on the coat with a straight wrist
  2. Step 2: pull the brush through the coat in a straight line with light pressure
  3. Step 3: the brush head gives way and stays in full contact with the coat
  4. Step 4: lift the brush at the end of the stroke and start again evenly
The motion: straight lines, even strokes, straight wrist – the flexible head does the work.
  1. Light hand — Let the flexible brush head do the work. Don’t press down on the brush.
  2. Full contact — The entire pad must lie flat and in full contact with the coat.
  3. Straight lines — Brush only in straight lines, pulling the brush towards the handle. No chopping motion.
  4. Even — Long, even strokes with a straight wrist. No traditional “chopping” motions.

This tool is suitable for:

Double coat
Curly coat
Silky coat
Wire coat
Short coat
Puppies

Manufacturer

MONTI-Werkzeuge GmbH / ActiVet
Reisertstr. 21
53773 Hennef
Deutschland

info@montipower.com
+49-2242-9090-630

Product

ActiVet DUO Red + Silver · Undercoater · ActiVet

Item number: AS-124

Safety information

  • Use only for grooming dogs' coats.
  • Do not use on injured, inflamed or irritated skin. Brush with light pressure.
  • Not a toy – keep out of reach of children and animals.
  • Check pins and head regularly; do not keep using a damaged brush.
  • Remove hair after each use, clean with warm water and mild soap and let dry thoroughly.

ActiVet DUO Red + Silver · Undercoater

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ActiVet at a glance

Frequently asked questions

What is the ActiVet method?

The ActiVet method combines three things: ① the flexible head, which gives way as you brush, springs back and follows the coat; ② the 2-step system of pre-brushing and finishing; and ③ colour = function – six pad types, each colour one task. Every brush comes in 4.5 and 9 cm.

What is the ActiVet 2-step system?

Most coat types need two brushing steps. Step 1 – pre-brushing: the coat is thoroughly detangled, the undercoat loosened, mats and knots gently worked out and curly coats opened up. Step 2 – finishing: a finer wire pad removes loose hair and cares for the top coat. ActiVet DUO brushes combine both steps in one brush – just turn it over.

Which sides do the four DUO brushes have?

  • DUO Red + Silver (Undercoater): loosen knots, then brush out undercoat.
  • DUO Red + Purple (Tuffzappercoater): loosen knots and firm all-round care.
  • DUO Purple + Silver (Tufffinishcoater): firm all-round care and finishing.
  • DUO Green + Gold (Silcoater): gentle all-round care and a soft finish.

What is the difference between PRO and DUO?

PRO brushes have the same pad type on both sides – for one clearly defined task. DUO brushes combine two different pad types, usually pre-brushing and finishing: you switch function by turning the brush over.

4.5 cm or 9 cm – which width do I need?

For dogs from 40 cm shoulder height (measured without the head) the 9 cm brush, for smaller dogs the 4.5 cm brush. The 4.5 cm also suits hard-to-reach areas on large dogs. Every ActiVet brush comes in both widths.

How do I brush correctly with ActiVet?

Light hand, straight wrist, controlled movement: don't press on the brush – let the flexible head give way. The pad lies flat on the coat. Brush towards you in straight lines – without a chopping motion – and work through dense coats layer by layer.

What should I do about heavy matting?

Red is made for individual knots and mats – with a light hand and in small sections. Large or close-to-the-skin mats should first be assessed by an experienced groomer. Not every mat can sensibly be brushed out.

Why is the brush head flexible?

The ActiVet head flexes as you brush and returns to its original position. That way it follows the coat and the body's shape instead of pressing against it. The design goes back to the principle developed by MONTI; how much the head gives way differs by pad type.

How do I clean my ActiVet brush?

Remove hair after each use. If needed, clean with warm water and mild soap and let it dry thoroughly.