Our current picks of dog grooming kit
19 picks, updated 16 September 2026
A dog grooming kit is mostly about prevention. Brushing little and often keeps mats away, and a wipe after a walk saves a bath. Nails kept short keep a dog standing well on its feet.
We chose these so that a normal household has the right thing to hand on a muddy evening or a shedding week. Most owners will use a handful of them constantly and reach for the rest a few times a year.
Our picks
- 1
Petface
Slicker Brush, medium
Why we picked it
A slicker is the brush most owners actually need. Fine bent wires lift loose hair and open small tangles before they turn into mats. Petface say regular brushing spreads natural oils through the coat, which keeps it glossy. Five minutes a few times a week suits a spaniel or a doodle between grooms.
- Type
- Brush
- Best for
- Coats that tangle
- Price band
- ££
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- 2
Faith in Nature
Chamomile Dog Shampoo
Why we picked it
Most dogs need nothing more complicated than a mild wash. This one is pH balanced for dogs, free from parabens, silicones and SLS, and carries vitamin E for the coat. Faith in Nature list it as 99.5% natural origin ingredients and Vegan Society approved. It rinses out easily, which keeps skin comfortable after a bath.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Everyday muddy dog washes
- Price band
- £
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- 3
Earth Rated
Pet Wipes, hypoallergenic
Why we picked it
Most muddy days call for a wipe of four paws and an undercarriage. These are thick and textured, and each one measures eight inches square, so a whole paw is done in one. Earth Rated make them hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested, with aloe, shea butter, chamomile and cucumber, and a light lavender scent.
- Type
- Wipes
- Best for
- Quick cleans between baths
- Price band
- ££
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- 4
Animology
Fox Poo Shampoo, 250ml
Why we picked it
Fox mess is an oily thing, and Animology built this shampoo to break down dirt and oily substances and lift the odour with it. Pro-vitamin B5 and the conditioners built in look after the coat while it works, and the easy rinse formula gets it out quickly. Every owner of a dog that rolls should keep a bottle within reach.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Fox poo emergencies
- Price band
- £
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- 5
Candure
Dog Nail Clippers
Why we picked it
Nails that click on a hard floor are ready for a trim, and short nails let a dog stand properly. These stainless steel clippers have a protective guard that stops you taking too much at once and a safety lock for storage. The spring does the work, so the handles stay comfortable. A nail file is included.
- Type
- Nail care
- Best for
- Regular trims at home
- Price band
- ££
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- 6
UltraGrime
Extra Large Pet Wipes
Why we picked it
These are cloth wipes built for heavy work. UltraGrime make them 25cm by 38cm, which they put at 50% bigger than an average wipe, so one covers a whole muddy leg. They stay damp for over an hour in the pack, and the cosmetic grade ingredients are made for pet skin. Keep them in the boot for the walks that get messy.
- Type
- Wipes
- Best for
- Very muddy walks
- Price band
- £££
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- 7
Wild Dog Co
Paw Balm
Why we picked it
Pavement grit, road salt and hot summer paths all dry pads out. Rub it into cracked pads and they come back to supple. Wild Dog Co make it by hand in the UK from natural ingredients and it is lick safe, so a dog that licks its paws comes to no harm.
- Type
- Paw care
- Best for
- Dry or cracked winter pads
- Price band
- ££
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- 8
Animology
Puppy Love Shampoo, 250ml
Why we picked it
Puppy skin is thin and early baths set the tone for how a dog feels about washing for life. Animology make this one mild and pH balanced, suitable from six weeks old, with pro-vitamin B5 and conditioners built into the wash. The light puppy fragrance leaves the coat fresh, and one bottle covers the handful of washes a puppy needs.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Puppies from six weeks
- Price band
- £
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- 9
oneisall
Low Noise Dog Clippers
Why we picked it
A calm dog makes home grooming easy, and oneisall keep these under 55db in use. Stainless steel blades and a 6800 rpm motor move through thick coats without pulling. The battery runs for 240 minutes on a two hour USB charge, and the body is IPX7 waterproof, so the whole thing rinses clean.
- Type
- Clippers
- Best for
- Trimming between grooms
- Price band
- £££
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- 10
Wahl
Dirty Beastie Shampoo, 5 litres
Why we picked it
Concentrate is the sensible way to buy shampoo for a big dog, several dogs or a field between you and the back door. Wahl mix theirs at 32 parts warm water to one part shampoo, so a tub goes a very long way. The formula is free from parabens and silicones, and Wahl say it cleanses thick or matted coats and deodorises.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Big or multiple dogs
- Price band
- £££
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- 11
Animology
Flea & Tick Shampoo, 250ml
Why we picked it
This is the wash for a coat that has had fleas or ticks in it. Animology include neem and tea tree oil to help wash them out, with built in conditioners and pro-vitamin B5 to settle the coat. Easy rinse technology gets it out quickly. Use it with the flea treatment your vet recommends.
- Type
- Shampoo
- Best for
- Alongside a vet flea treatment
- Price band
- £
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- 12
FURminator
Undercoat deShedding Tool, small, short hair
Why we picked it
A slicker brush tidies the top of a coat. This reaches through it to the loose undercoat, which is the hair that ends up on the sofa. A stainless steel edge lifts dead undercoat while leaving the topcoat alone, the curved edge follows the shape of the dog, and the FURejector button clears the blade. This size fits small dogs of 4.5 to 9 kg with short coats.
- Type
- Deshedding tool
- Best for
- Small short-coated dogs, 4.5 to 9 kg
- Price band
- £
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- 13
FURminator
Undercoat deShedding Tool, medium, long hair
Why we picked it
Medium dogs with a long double coat shed in drifts, and this is the FURminator size made for them. The stainless steel edge works down through a coat longer than 5 cm to the loose undercoat and lifts it out, leaving the topcoat intact. The FURejector button clears the blade between strokes. It suits a collie or a springer spaniel.
- Type
- Deshedding tool
- Best for
- Medium long-coated dogs, 9 to 23 kg
- Price band
- £
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- 14
FURminator
Undercoat deShedding Tool, large, long hair
Why we picked it
A golden retriever or a German Shepherd in spring fills a bin bag, and a wider blade turns that into a job of minutes. This large FURminator has the width for it, with the same stainless steel edge reaching through a long topcoat to the loose undercoat beneath. The curved edge follows the body and the button clears the hair. It fits dogs of 23 to 41 kg.
- Type
- Deshedding tool
- Best for
- Large long-coated dogs, 23 to 41 kg
- Price band
- ££
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- 15
Arm & Hammer
Tartar Control Dental Kit, banana mint
Why we picked it
Regular brushing is the best way to look after a dog's teeth at home, and this kit has everything to start. There is a dual ended toothbrush for the back teeth, a soft finger brush for dogs that prefer one, a brush cover, and banana mint toothpaste made with natural ingredients. Arm and Hammer say it reduces tartar and freshens breath.
- Type
- Dental kit
- Best for
- Starting a brushing routine
- Price band
- £
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- 16
Vet's Best
Dental Care Finger Wipes, 50
Why we picked it
Some dogs take to a finger far more happily than a brush. You slip one wipe over a finger and rub the teeth and gums in small circles, which is easy to control and clears food and film. Vet's Best say regular use helps reduce plaque build up and freshens breath. There are fifty single use wipes in the tub.
- Type
- Dental wipes
- Best for
- Dogs that prefer a finger wipe
- Price band
- £
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- 17
Vet's Best
Ear Relief Finger Wipes, 50
Why we picked it
Floppy ears and dogs that swim collect wax, and a wipe keeps the part you can see clean between checks. These slip over a finger, lift dirt and dissolve waxy build up, and they are made with plant based ingredients including witch hazel and aloe vera. Vet's Best suggest once or twice a week. There are fifty in the tub.
- Type
- Ear wipes
- Best for
- Routine ear cleaning
- Price band
- £
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- 18
Otodine
Ear Cleaning Solution, 100ml
Why we picked it
A wipe cleans the outer ear, and a liquid wash reaches into the canal where wax and debris gather. You fill the canal, massage the base for about a minute, then wipe the loosened material away with cotton wool. Otodine use chlorhexidine with TRIS-EDTA and describe it as non-stinging and gentle enough for puppies. It suits floppy eared breeds and swimmers.
- Type
- Ear cleaner
- Best for
- Floppy ears and swimmers
- Price band
- £
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- 19
Wahl
Corded clipper and trimmer kit
Why we picked it
This corded dog clipper kit pairs precision ground high carbon steel blades with an adjustable taper lever, so you can move through lengths without swapping blades. Wahl list cutting lengths from 0.8 mm to 25 mm across the comb attachments, which covers a tidy trim and a full clip out. It suits owners who groom at home and want mains power rather than a battery.
- Type
- Clippers
- Best for
- Clipping a full coat at home
- Price band
- £££
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Side by side
| # | Pick | Type | Best for | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petface Slicker Brush, medium | Brush | Coats that tangle | ££ |
| 2 | Faith in Nature Chamomile Dog Shampoo | Shampoo | Everyday muddy dog washes | £ |
| 3 | Earth Rated Pet Wipes, hypoallergenic | Wipes | Quick cleans between baths | ££ |
| 4 | Animology Fox Poo Shampoo, 250ml | Shampoo | Fox poo emergencies | £ |
| 5 | Candure Dog Nail Clippers | Nail care | Regular trims at home | ££ |
| 6 | UltraGrime Extra Large Pet Wipes | Wipes | Very muddy walks | £££ |
| 7 | Wild Dog Co Paw Balm | Paw care | Dry or cracked winter pads | ££ |
| 8 | Animology Puppy Love Shampoo, 250ml | Shampoo | Puppies from six weeks | £ |
| 9 | oneisall Low Noise Dog Clippers | Clippers | Trimming between grooms | £££ |
| 10 | Wahl Dirty Beastie Shampoo, 5 litres | Shampoo | Big or multiple dogs | £££ |
| 11 | Animology Flea & Tick Shampoo, 250ml | Shampoo | Alongside a vet flea treatment | £ |
| 12 | FURminator Undercoat deShedding Tool, small, short hair | Deshedding tool | Small short-coated dogs, 4.5 to 9 kg | £ |
| 13 | FURminator Undercoat deShedding Tool, medium, long hair | Deshedding tool | Medium long-coated dogs, 9 to 23 kg | £ |
| 14 | FURminator Undercoat deShedding Tool, large, long hair | Deshedding tool | Large long-coated dogs, 23 to 41 kg | ££ |
| 15 | Arm & Hammer Tartar Control Dental Kit, banana mint | Dental kit | Starting a brushing routine | £ |
| 16 | Vet's Best Dental Care Finger Wipes, 50 | Dental wipes | Dogs that prefer a finger wipe | £ |
| 17 | Vet's Best Ear Relief Finger Wipes, 50 | Ear wipes | Routine ear cleaning | £ |
| 18 | Otodine Ear Cleaning Solution, 100ml | Ear cleaner | Floppy ears and swimmers | £ |
| 19 | Wahl Corded clipper and trimmer kit | Clippers | Clipping a full coat at home | £££ |
Questions people ask
How often should I use a dog brush?
A tangle-prone coat wants a few minutes several times a week. A short-coated dog can go longer, and brushing still takes out loose hair before it reaches the sofa, so a slicker earns its place either way.
How short should I cut my dog's nails?
Short enough that they do not click on a hard floor when the dog walks. Take a little each week with a guarded clipper rather than a lot once a month, and the quick recedes as you go.
Do I need a dog dryer?
A microfibre towel or a drying coat covers most dogs beautifully. A powered dryer comes into its own on thick double coats, and that is the one piece of kit a groomer is set up for.