THE COAT TENDER™, created by Jodi Murphy, is a carding tool — a complementary technique to traditional hair removal that involves scraping the coat to remove dead hairs, without using your fingers. Consider the pie server, The most widespread carding tool in France: the Coat Tender is its direct evolution, with a Significantly superior ergonomics, a preset blade angle and one ambidextrous design Suitable for both right- and left-handed users. Its great specialty: the hairs of Cockers, Spaniels and Setters, but also the wool of Terriers, Schnauzers and other wire-haired breeds. Petdesign.fr is the official reseller of Coat Tender in France.

Carding & Hair removal: understanding the difference

These two techniques belong to the same family — dead hair removal — but their action is different. pure hair removal, The groomer pinches the dead hair between his fingers and pulls it out by the root: it's precise, but physically demanding and slower. carding, The tool scrapes the coat by friction and extracts dead hairs en masse, without moving the fingers.

💡 In practice: Carding is not a substitute for plucking—it's a complementary tool, ideal for preparing the coat, saving time on large areas, and regularly maintaining wire-haired breeds or those with a dense undercoat. The Coat Tender is simply the most ergonomic and efficient version of what the pastry brush has been doing for years.

Why choose Coat Tender?

✅ Effective and fast carding: It removes dead hairs by scraping without physical effort, much faster than plucking with your fingers.
✅ Better ergonomics than a pie server: Preset blade angle, optimized grip, designed to reduce stress on joints during long sessions.
✅ Ambidextrous — suitable for both right-handed and left-handed people.
✅ Ideal for Cocker Spaniels, Spaniels, Setters — his great specialty.
✅ Very effective on coarse hair: It scrapes the wool of Terriers, Schnauzers and rough-coated breeds with remarkable precision.
✅ Regrowth preserved: A scraping action that preserves the structure of the hair — no breakage unlike with shearing or cutting tools.
✅ Made in the USA with high-quality stainless steel blades — designed to last.

The Three Versions of the Coat Tender™

The Coat Tender™ is available in three models to suit every type of coat and every stage of the work:

Fine (End)
For finishing touches and for short-haired or fine-haired breeds (Bulldog, Dalmatian, etc.). Smooth and impeccable result in the final pass.

Medium
For denser or double coats. Ideal as a second pass, after roughing up with the Coarse model.

Coarse (Large)
For long, thick coats or dogs with irregular grooming. The ideal starting point in a salon — especially for Cocker Spaniels — before moving on to finer teeth.

Use

Using the Coat Tender™ is intuitive and convenient. Start by detangling your pet's coat, then use the tool in the direction of the hair. The gesture is similar to a simple brushing or using a pie server, but with a cleaner result and less fatigue thanks to the redesigned ergonomics.

Thanks to its preset blade angle, There's no need to adjust your grip: the tool does the work. Even dense or thick areas, often problematic, are easy to work with. Finishing with the Fine version will give you a smooth, flawless coat with minimal effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between carding and traditional hair removal?

In traditional hair removal, the dead hair is pinched between the fingers and pulled out by the root. In carding, the tool scrapes the coat to extract dead hairs through friction, without using the fingers. It's a complementary technique, faster and more accessible, and the Coat Tender is the most ergonomic example on the market.

What is the difference between a Coat Tender and a pie server?

The Coat Tender fulfills the same role as a pie server — the most common carding tool in France — but with significantly superior ergonomics, a preset blade angle and an ambidextrous design that is suitable for both right- and left-handed users.

For which breeds is the Coat Tender most effective?

Its main specialty remains the coats of Cocker Spaniels, Spaniels, and Setters. It is also very effective at brushing the wool of Terriers, Schnauzers, and other wire-haired breeds.

Is it really faster than a traditional method?

Yes, compared to pure finger plucking, carding with the Coat Tender is significantly faster, especially on breeds with dense undercoat or long coats, while still achieving a professional result.

What is the lifespan of Coat Tender™?

Made in the USA with high-quality stainless steel blades, the Coat Tender is designed to last for years with minimal maintenance.

Who is the official reseller of the Coat Tender in France?

Petdesign.fr is the official French reseller of the Coat Tender, invented by Jodi Murphy.

5 signs that may encourage you to use the Coat Tender™

✅ Your dog is losing a lot of dead hair: Carding with Coat Tender effectively removes them and stimulates healthy regrowth.
✅ You already use a pie server and wish to switch to a more ergonomic tool that is better suited to your hand.
✅ Do you regularly work with Cocker Spaniels, Spaniels, Setters or wire-haired breeds? — this is precisely the Coat Tender's preferred terrain.
✅ You experience joint pain after grooming: The redesigned ergonomics of the Coat Tender significantly reduce muscle tension.
✅ Are you looking for a durable and efficient tool? Made in the USA, it is designed to deliver professional results, year after year.

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