I want to clip my dog (cockapoo) and I'm overwhelmed by the many different clippers available at varying prices. A local groomer recommended the andis clippers but even they vary in price a lot. Has anyone experience grooming a long haired dog? I have a set of good clippers for my husband and son's hair and I was hoping they would work for the dog too (he he) but, shucks, they got all clogged up in the silky hair.
I'd love some suggestions!
I use Andis AGC's or Laube Lightenings at work but if you are going to be using them on the one dog then a pair of Andis single speed clippers are probably just fine.
Andis is a very good brand. Keep in mind that for the most part you get what you pay for. If you want a good pair to use multiple times for your dog (people too!) you shouldnt have to spend more than $120-$150.
I used Oster Golden A5 clipper on my standard poodle. Wahl is also highly recommended on my various poodle lists. How you clip your dog may also depend on which side of the family tree your dog's coat takes after.
To get a nice even body trim all over without scissoring "a retriever-type clip" use a #30 blade with various sized/length comb attachments. The #30 is a close trim blade and is the one recommended for use with comb attachments. Comb attachments for the Oster and vary from 1/16th to 1 1/2in. Most clippers come with a standard #10 blade, a good all-purpose blade.
If you bathe and blow dry/fluff dry your dog before you do any major body clipping the end result will be much more even. You can take some heavy coat off before a bath, blow dry after, and then use the clippers and comb attachments to finish the dog off.
Good luck!
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I love all the Laube clippers, especially the minis and mini lazors. Very little vibration, very light weight, you can use them a long time and they don't get hot. Worth every penny!
I also agree with what Matthew said. With a poodle-type coat you will be clipping your dog for many years. It is much better to spend $120-$150 on a good set of heavy-duty clippers that will last for a long time (the life of the dog +) than a $40 set of clippers that might not do the best job on the fine hair of a poodle-type coat.
You will save all of that $$$ and more by grooming/clipping yourself.
Dear Melanie: I have groomed my two long haired dogs for years. I couldn't afford some good clippers and the ones I had purchased didn't work really well. So, believe it or not, I used scissors. IT took a lot of time, but worked really well. Sometimes I would do one side or their body and then the next day the other but it worked. You might not want to do this, but it is possible. My dogs were very good, sat still through the whole thing.
Is there a reason you do not want to take your dog to be groomed?
God bless you
Thanks Sharon. I actually did use scissors today and then tried to use my "human" clippers to even things up. They didn't work so well so I will check out the good brands this week. He still looks cute but a little choppy. The only reason I would prefer to groom him myself is because of the money. We don't have much to go around if you know what I mean Plus, I'm home and I don't mind the work.
melanie: how did the clippers work out for you and your fluff ball?
Have you cut the toe nails yet? I have seen a few toe nail clippers for dogs on the tv but were wondering if anyone had tried some and found any to be the best.
I noticed one on tv where the nails are ground down.
Has anyone purchased this type and what did you think of them?
thanks
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