Actually I bought this for my Striegel pointer mix, which has short hair. But even with my long-haired Keeshond mix loose hairs are reliably removed. Likewise, the dogs are gently massaged, and love and voluntarily brushing it. How many hairs you wonder come out since. I have otherwise used the FURminator, which is also very effective, but for the dogs, the application was not as pleasant as with this Striegel. Can I any dog owner, whether long or short hair, only recommend!