This brush is perfect for dogs with undercoats. (My dog is part husky.) You don't have to use a lot of muscle either to get all the undercoat and dead hair off. This has an ergonomic grip and a sturdy metal frame. I bought an imitation version of this tool years ago. Same shedding edge but a plastic handle. That plastic handle broke on the second use.You can feel that the Furminator is solid and substantial.