I have a coronet and initially used a metal toothed comb but it became apparant she didnt like it then found out it was the wrong brush for her hair (just normal smooth, straight long hair). I then changed to a soft white bristled brush and she tolerates it much better (loves it now), and it goes through the coat with alot more ease. Mallow never really gets tugs in her coat but this brush definately does the job well and comfortaby. I chucked the metal brush at the back of a drawer and now use the soft brush on my 3 short haired piggies too, just to get rid of any loose hair after a bath.