Clippers

[Inn Keeper]

I am looking for a good quality set of dog clippers (electric) if anyone has a set for sale please contact me, I'm spending a fortune on having my dogs clipped.

[Jake2006]

I use Oster Clippers - they are the best. I've had them for over 12 years and they are as good as new. I've had a few new blades. I used for for 2 poodles and now for Jake my Irish Water Spaniel. I rate Oster's highly.

[Mahooli]

I use Andis, they are very quiet, especially the new ones. Personally I would splash out on a new pair of clippers rather than second hand.
Becky

[Inn Keeper]

Hello Jake,
I heard of these clippers they seem to have a good reputation, are they fairly quiet? The Lhasa is a bit skitish with strange noises.

[Inn Keeper]

I use Andis, they are very quiet, especially the new ones. Personally I would splash out on a new pair of clippers rather than second hand.
Becky

I think you might be right, although they are a bit expensive in the UK, I have noticed that they are cheaper from USA & can be bought online. Thanks for your help Becky.

[Jake2006]

Hi
The ones I have sound like an electric shaver - but I believe they do a quieter set now. My toy poodle was skittish, but with a supply of treats on the windowsill his attention was diverted to them (the treats).
He didn't like his feet clipping though!

[Inn Keeper]

Thanks Jake, I will start looking online tomorrow,

[Jake2006]

It depends on what cut your pooches have. You will probably also need a blade for feet - which is shaped to get inbetween the pads and under the nails.
I always spray the clippers regularly during cutting as it helps the clippers to glide.
My Osters are the Golden A5 - my vet also uses them and my daughter for her horse.

[Mahooli]

I would recommend buying a no 7 blade and a no 3 for longer winter cuts.
Becky

[LesterJ]

As a former show person, I'd go with the good quality Oster pet clippers that hopefully you can find online. The blades are able to be sharpened, so although they may seem a bit more expensive at first, they last forever. Ours are over 10 years old now. My husband does all the grooming. :) He has to use a bunch of different tools on Gator, most of it is scissoring, so maybe a decent pair of shears and/or thinning shears might also be something you should look at. Depends on what you're comfortable with. The clippers are not so easy to use unless the hair is matt free, and whatnot.

[Inn Keeper]

Thank you for all your help, have most things except clippers, thats what I'm getting next, Knots are'nt a problem theyre brushed 7 combed every day. The one yorkie has,nt got a problem tho, hes bald on top.
regards
Tony

[Mahooli]

Always clip a clean and dry coat, clipping dirty coats can damage your blades/scissors and clippers very quickly.
I used to use old blades if I had to clip a very matted dog before the bath (ex-groomer).
So tips are, brush through coat, bath and fluff dry as straight as possible then clip. You will get a much better finish.
Becky

[Inn Keeper]

Thanks Becky,
all these tips will be a great help, make it easier on the dogs aswell.
regards, Tony.