Which blade works best for a Wheaten Terrier. We want a shorter cut, around 1 1/2 or 2 inches and will be using the Andis Super 2-speed clipper.
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Not sure but the ceramic blades are the best, The smaller the size of blade the shorter the hair will be. Their is a technique to getting close to their scalp. Practice makes perfect.
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You can buy a set of inexpensive plastic clip on guides that are numbered to put over your blade. Lets you clip at what ever length you want. Some of the guides are spring loaded when attaching. They work great.
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My daughter is the one doing the cutting. We have 2 dogs. One is a Terrier mix and the other is a Pomeranian and Chihuahua Mix. This one does not like to get his hair cut and moves a lot so she doesn't do it often but when she does, she cuts it first with scissors and then shaves it short.
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I have ordered the Andis 10 Cat ultra edge blade from Amazon. I plan to use on my long hair cat, she has a matt on her hind quarters close to the skin. Not safe to cut with scissors. Although the dog blade may work, there must be a reason they make a cat blade.
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The regular #3 skip tooth provides a rough cut. It's good if the dog has any mats or tangles, you can work it through them if they're not too bad. The #3F is a finishing blade. It gives a smoother cut and won't go through tangles or mats. I like to have both. First cut with the #3, then bath the dog, blow dry, and finish with the #3F. It gives them a 'puppy cut' look.
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Keep in mind that the smaller the number on the blade, the longer your dogs hair will remain. I expect you don't want to groom your Maltese too short...so consider a #3 or lower. I have been thrilled with the quality and results from this clipper. I use a #5 blade to leave about 1/2" of coat. I only use the higher numbers for close work like the face and paws. Hope that helps you!
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I concur with the other comments, this blades cuts to about 3/8. its perfect for the summer cut of our dogs
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Perhaps on Amazon website under Andis dog clippers.However, I found the Andis med. clippers completely inadequate for use on our mini schnauser. LH
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These clippers can be used for poodles or horses. The blade is the key. If you want a close clip you need a 40 blade. This will be skin tight, often known as a surgical cut. If you want a little longer cut, a 30 blade. The 10 blade will only take off the curls.
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I have a Shih-Tzu and an American Eskimo and it cuts both their hair with no problems other than the clippers get incredibly hot fairly fast. So be prepared for breaks, which I'm sure your pup will appreciate. ;)
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I don't see why not. If you think they will sit still for it. My wife has used this clipper on my own head and with amazing results (I use it now in place of my other clipper). It is powerful enough for matted fur. Our dog is wheaten Terrier and her hair grows just like human hair. If we don't give her a hair cut regularly, her hair will grow straight to the ground! And boy does it get tangled and matted! When that happens we just shave her closer. This clipper gets pretty warm, but has not failed to work. (When JD's hair gets that unruly her haircut just takes a little longer. Which she does not mind one bit. She loves all of the attention. Hope this helps. I don't see why not. If you think they will sit still for it. My wife has used this clipper on my own head and with amazing results (I use it now in place of my other clipper). It is powerful enough for matted fur. Our dog is wheaten Terrier and her hair grows just like human hair. If we don't give her a hair cut regularly, her hair will grow straight to the ground! And boy does it get tangled and matted! When that happens we just shave her closer. This clipper gets pretty warm, but has not failed to work. (When JD's hair gets that unruly her haircut just takes a little longer. Which she... » Read More I don't see why not. If you think they will sit still for it. My wife has used this clipper on my own head and with amazing results (I use it now in place of my other clipper). It is powerful enough for matted fur. Our dog is wheaten Terrier and her hair grows just like human hair. If we don't give her a hair cut regularly, her hair will grow straight to the ground! And boy does it get tangled and matted! When that happens we just shave her closer. This clipper gets pretty warm, but has not failed to work. (When JD's hair gets that unruly her haircut just takes a little longer. Which she does not mind one bit. She loves all of the attention. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Depends on how matted and how short you want to clip her. If your Standard is really snarly, you might want to have her groomed professionally then keep her up after that. The thing I like about doing it myself is that I can touch her up every two weeks or so and she doesn't get shaggy or snarly between trimmings. She pretty much looks the same all the time. My Standard had some matted spots and the #4 blade got through them without too much trouble. I like a German clip with means when using a #4 blade the hair will be 3/8" long - easy to keep up. First I use the #4 blade then go back through with a #4FC blade. The designation "FC" means it's a finishing blade. If the blade doesn't have "FC" then it's a "skip tooth" blade which means it will take down the coat in a hurry. All blades #10 and up are "skip tooth." Most clippers come standard with a #10 blade, which will take the hair down to about 1/16." The #10 is good for doing the feet and her face if you like her muzzle and face short, but you'll have to finish with scissors. I like to leave the hair on my Standard's legs about 1/2" or longer - this gives them what is called "lamb legs" and gives the appearance of thicker legs. If you trim the legs way down, it looks like they're walking around on tooth picks. You Tube has some pretty good instructional videos about how to groom.
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My vet uses Millers Forge clippers, but they are a bigger size than the ones I bought, but look the same. I'm very happy with the smaller ones, since they work equally as well on my 75lb. dog as on my 11lb dog.
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My dog's hair was almost 3 inches long and very matted when I cut her. I used a #10 ultra-edge blade and it did fabulous! I have to mention though that I cut her down very close to the body since I didn't want to have to cut her again for quite some time. If you are only wanting to trim it down just a bit, I don't know if the #10 would work the same since I haven't tried it myself. I hope this helps!
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I too, would like a longer cut in winter. My research shows that an 3/4HT will leave a 3/4 in cut. There doesn't seem to be one that does a 1 inch cut. Other people have suggested a comb that attaches to your clipper. They come in many sizes. I have not bought anything yet as I am looking into a steel comb that would fit my andis clipper as I have a cockapoo with very thick hair. Good Luck.
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My dad and brother and me all have the speedmaster 2, and one of them cuts pretty dang close. I'm guessing the way the blade is seated results in that clipper cutting as close as some trimmers.
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The answer is that the easy clip that comes with the 3 blades is NOT compatible with any other blades. That's why you need to go to the Jeffers Pet site and order those blades. They have a smaller foot than the regular blades you would buy in the open market. They will not fit the easy clip!
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I would say yes. we have 4 miniature Schnauzers and use this clipper and it works great. All clippers will get hot which irritates the animal so take breaks and switch to trimming with other things such as a mini clipper or scissors to allow the larger clipper to cool off or try using a wash cloth with ice to cool the blades. As with anything that uses a shearing action to cut the faster it goes the more heat from friction is produced so keep that in mind.