Have a fairly matted standard pooddle to clip -want to clip her fairly short. Would these clippers handle that easily & if so what blade size is best?
1004484
Works fantastic. My poodle (goldendoodles) get matted quick if I don't keep them short. I use a 7FC blade works like a hot knife thru butter. I bought a cheap pair a few years ago and was very sorry I wasted my money.
568370
We trimmed our Austrial Shepard with them and the worked well. He has very thick fine and human clippers would not even start to work but these did. Use caution as the cut quickly thru even thick hair and hold wrinkles down flat or stretched tight to avoid cutting your dogs skin. Takes some practice to get a even trim, so start long.
1832746
I have a dog who gets very matted and we use it on him. We brush a little and then use the clipper, brush some more and clip. it takes a while but it works.
1530633
YES! It's as easy as any clippers are. I can't imagine it being any easier. YouTube "how to clip dog nails" The most difficult thing is not clipping too short and getting the quick of the nail. The quick is where vascular tissue is inside the nail. If you clip too much, you will get the quick and your dog may bleed a bit. Think like you trimmed your own nails to much. Just go easy, not too much.
2042012
Yes! These nail clippers are great for any size dog really. There is a safe guard in the back of blade to ensure you only cut so much at a time. I have a Westie and have been using them since he was 6 months old. They work perfect for him :) These are a must for any pet owner! They were recommended by my vet! Hope this was helpful.
705779
I would think with a fine haired dog, you would be better served with a fine blade - not a skip tooth. You'll also need to decide what length you want the hair to be- as an example -- a 5 blade cuts to 1/4", a 3 cuts 1/2", while a 10 will give you a 1/16" cut. For matting you'll need to get close to the skin and might want to scissor the mats before cutting to length.
507416
I think the 20 would be a bit much for your dog. Perhaps a 10 would work better for you. The size equals the number of blades. Whatever size you choose, I recommend the Mars brand. I have tried others and they don't work nearly as well as the Mars.
1401104
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.
119605
Not sure Denise, but thinking the guides are meant to fit over blades of standard size. If you can blend well, hair nirvana will be reached! That said, can I interject that I LUV, LUV, LUV the close cropped shearing the 76 delivers time and again?? I bought the blade cleaning solution, and some blade lubricant (oil), and the thing just hums and buzzes me into a "recently got a hair cut" look. Of course, I'm bagging the loot I'd have spent at a clip joint. The stray wild hairs, and porcupine hairs, are sliced down, and I'm suddenly well-groomed. Just keeping the back and sides in check once a week is about all it takes. Splurge on a 76, it's cheaper in the long run than some crappy clippers, and nothing cuts as evenly.
300530
I don't have a Cocker, but I do have a Mini Poodle and these clippers work great on her hair. I also use them to keep my Yorkie in a puppy cut. I haven't had any problems with the clippers. I just make sure to remove all hair from them and oil them after each use. Hope that helps.
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I think you should judge. I like these and they cut very well I use on toy poodle and very tight curls and cuts with ease. I suggest these as great battery time and you could if necessary use combs that come with it (4) and if shortest slows down clipper just start with biggest and work done, I'm sure this also will work. My thoughts for you get it and you will enjoy it much better than any other clippers to me.Good luck with your decision. Amazon will work with you .
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First I must ask if you have ever groomed a dog? Second, if your dog is matted, a #10 or #7F are good blades to use. If your dog is badly matted, you first have to make a space for the blade to get between the matt and the skin being careful not to cut the dog. DO NOT bathe the dog before clipping as it will make the matts worse and the hair will take hours to dry. This will take a while to do because you have to be very careful. I would not use a ceramic blade, the non-ceramic blades are just as good. I hope I have been some help to you and please feel free to ask about anything that is not clear to you.
278748
sorry I'm not sure but should the female part on the clippers be in the shape of the figure (8)surrounded on both sides of where the cord by little rises go it might good luck
422081
I have three different blade lengths. Short, medium and long. We have a schnauzer and I use all 3 on his grooming. We just lost our Border Collie to old age and every spring he got a hair cut with the medium length blade. This clipper set has a strong enough motor that even the thickest of hair doesn't clog it up. Just be sure to oil the blade occasionally if you are doing the entire dog. When the clipper is working fast, and hair being clipped quickly due to keeping the blade oiled the pet doesn't mind much at all. The secret is to keeping the blade oiled as you progress.
1349291
I work in a grooming salon and all of my coworkers use a #30 blade with their clip combs. Between using the correct blade and brushing the dog out to make sure there are no matts you should have less problems.
300531
I used these on my malti-poo (half maltese half poodle) that has very long hair with compact texture similar to a lamb. The clippers worked great but they did get hot enough to really hurt! I bought a set of plastic clips to attach to the head to eliminate that problem. I no longer try to clip my little guy as he freaks out and turns into a Tazmanian devil at the mere sight of the clippers - so off to the professional he goes.
838632
They are average large sized clippers. Meant for toes. They have a convex blade angle. Beware.