Choosing the Right Grooming Tool for an F1?

[ecuddy]

Hey guys!
I have a 7year-old male F1 Doodle with a wavy, lab-dominant coat.

We were considering getting a shedding blade, but I was wondering what effect that might have on his wavy hair? I certainly don't want to damage the hair stalks or thin them out, really, I just want something that will run through and catch the loose hairs better that a normal brush.
Any suggestions?

Thanks, guys!

[deepnite10]

i use a large bladed metal comb by Oster..all i do is comb out the loose hairs and whatever he might picp up outside..

also use it on a schdoodle, golden retriever, saluki and my labradoodle..

to thin the undercoat without affecting the top coat i use a Coat King..

[lindamarie]

I use the Furminator.
I don't do it often and maybe should do more. I "furminated" Bogart this weekend and had enough hair to make a small puppy!
I think he's changing his winter coat and needed it.
He has a fleece coat and it's wavy. His legs are fairly curly......the Furminator has not effected this coat in any way other than to get rid of that undercoat stuff.