Review title is Just what I needed for my old furgirl [SEP] I have a rescued teacup poodle that is a frightened little diva when I try to groom her.  I don't think the people who took care of her were nice or gentle with her in any way.  Poor little thing is only 4.5 pounds and she's fairly old and toothless so it's not like she'd turn and bite anyone trying to keep her looking like the pretty little girl she is.  I got this brush for her fine, curly hair.  She is a sweet little girl, but will "bleat" if she thinks you intend to hurt her and the first time I put a brush to her, she was shivering like I was going to do something bad to her.  I talked to her and took my time and by the time I was done, she was relaxed and let me work on her a little at a time.  My other furgirl is an older, rescued papillion and because her fur is straight with no undercoat, this brush works great on her.  She doesn't mind the brush at all and I think she likes how it lightly "scratches" her skin at the same time. Great brush for my two old girls!