Would this be suitable for grooming a miniature schnauzer? Adult weght should be about 10 lbs.
1958696
Yes I think it would be fine. I have a 10 lb Yorkie and she fits fine. I find imdon't even have to attaché the leash to,her as if you out it on a table they seem to understand they can"t get off. Beforemimgot,this it was always a struggle to have her let me trim her and now she sits or stands and lets me trim her like she knows what is going on. But she has never been to a real groomer, I have always groomed her. So think your schnauzer should work also.
1958697
Yes I think it would be fine. I have a 10 lb Yorkie and she fits fine. I find imdon't even have to attach the leash to,her as if you out it on a table they seem to understand they can"t get off. Beforemimgot,this it was always a struggle to have her let me trim her and now she sits or stands and lets me trim her like she knows what is going on. But she has never been to a real groomer, I have always groomed her. So think your schnauzer should work also.
1958698
Yes it should be ok. I use it for my toy poodle who also weighs 10 lbs. However if she were any bigger the table would be too small.
1958699
Yes it would be suitable. I have Shih Tzu's, some weighing over 10lbs and they fit beautifully. I might recommend that you purchase a hook up that can hold their rear quarters up as well as their front quarters. My dogs are older and can't always stand for long periods of time without assistance. I love that this piece turns making it easier to focus on a specific area.
1286755
I bought for our 12 pound schnauzer; I have a $20 clipper from Target and the Mini Arco is milder quiter than the cheaper clipper but I think the dog tolerates it a bit better.B
1832745
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
1538891
I agree with M Goodall. We have a 16 lb Mini Schnauzer. The only thing she can't do in there is fully stretch out from front to back. So, for an 8 to 10 lb dog that won't get any bigger, it would be great.
1952052
In my opinion, this unit would not be suitable for a chihuahua mix at 10 lbs. It will be too large.
1719736
I have miniature schnauzers, which have the long skirts and legs, and I use a 12 on them. I think a 10 would be better for a lot of matting.
735588
I am using this one on a schnauzer that has a shaggy coat. I suspect it would work. The unit is quite effective on our dog.
371947
I would go for a smaller trimmer version, this one is more suited for clipping the body just b/c of the width of the blade. I have a giant schnauzer with huge feet and it was wider than I would like to trim his feet just b/c it was hard to get the blade head between his pads.
671713
I am sorry but I do not know. You might ask your groomer or pet store employee, like Petsmart. Good Luck!
2118925
I honesty can't see how this would benefit a dog with really short hair. It's really good for long hair and especially good with undercoats. Its more like a small rake than a brush so it's good at catching and gripping hair... If that makes any sense
1403658
I always use a 30 blade under a comb attachment as it tends to give a nicer finish - if you don't have a 30 don't worry too too much but I wouldn't use anything less than a 10 under a comb - and as far as the comb size I'd probably go with a 7 or 8 comb if grooming with the coat without a vacuum clipper, which is your green or teal in the wahl comb attachments ... but this also depends on how you groom your baby, with or reverse ... I have 2 mini schnauzers and they have very different coats, my female comes up so much better if I reverse clip her. If you're still unsure obviously start with your longest attachment and work your way shorter to the length you find most attractive on your baby. I wasn't sure if when you say you use a 4 if your'e referring to the blade or comb ... so I hope this helps - good luck and just enjoy the experience - the good news is it's only hair and it will grow back - cheers :)
814468
I would think if the fur isn't too thick or too matted, it should work. The cutting surface is not terribly wide (it is, after all, designed for a human face) but if you're not shaving the entire dog I think it should be fine. The motor power is definitely there. Good luck and thank you for rescuing!
1531220
We have a maltese and a maltipoo, both about 9.5 lbs. These work well for trimming the delicate areas, eyes and such, occasional knot, etc. Good size for our purposes.
1256188
It's made to get fur off a dog so if you're asking will it take fur off a non-shedding dog, no, you'll need a razor or clippers for that. If you're asking if you can still use it as a massage/feel good brush/bath time scrubber thing, then yes, it'll work great.
1322761
I think this machine was just designed for light grooming. You should prob. Get something heavy duty in the same brand.
640097
I'm sorry, we have a standard poodle and it seems to work well on her. I think the thought of one of the other clipper users is best, to go to a groomer who works with cats for a suggestion.
732515
The 10 blade is a surgical blade. I don't use it except for trimming potty area. Use it very carefully though. I did go get a 5FC blade that I use on the body. I scizzor the face & legs. I have a shih tzu. I do have the guards which can be used with the 10 blade. I just prefer the 5, and I may get a 2 blade as well. Good luck. I'm not a professional groomer. Just got tired of paying $40 every time she needed grooming.