Will the no. 5 blade do well on a German shepards course hair, I bought an Oster A5 two speed with the no.10 blade and that is not sufficient .
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Yes the #5 skip tooth should work just fine. You also need to use Oster Cool lube or Andis Cool care lube on the blade and clipper. The blade and clipper will cut better, run smoother, and stay much cooler.
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My Andis AGC super 2 speed has the #10 blade on it. These combs did not fit and I had to return them.
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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.
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For a close clip of very thick fur, I use a #5 but you will definitely need the speed and stamina of this Oster Pro model.
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Not sure as I have a 20-blade for my English Cockers that works very well. Guess I'd suggest the 12 over the 10, but not entirely sure.
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I believe you can get combs that would fit, as this clipper uses standard andis and oster blades. I believe the clipperjust came with one "10" blade, which is the kind that shaves the dog. I never have any luck with plastic combs...I useseveral other numbered blades to get the hair length I want. It probably depends on the type of dog hair as to whethera comb attachment will work well or not. Those don't work on my Standard Poodles. Hope this helps.
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This particular model that I bought was specifically ordered for a long haired dog (my German Shepherd). I ALSO have a Jack Russell terrier, and have tried the undercoat rake on him, but the teeth are too long. That said, I would imagine that Oster has a model specifically desigend for short hair dogs like a Jack Russell. I have not sought out one of those because my Jack Russell does not shed nearly as bad as the German Shepherd. So I would suggest you search for the short haired version of this model. From my experience It is an excellent de-shedding tool and will not make your pet constantly scratch himself....a common problem with the competitive "Furminator" which tends to scratch the pet's skin. This particular model that I bought was specifically ordered for a long haired dog (my German Shepherd). I ALSO have a Jack Russell terrier, and have tried the undercoat rake on him, but the teeth are too long. That said, I would imagine that Oster has a model specifically desigend for short hair dogs like a Jack Russell. I have not sought out one of those because my Jack Russell does not shed nearly as bad as the German Shepherd. So I would suggest you search for the short haired version of this model. From my experience It is an excellent de-shedding tool and will not make your pet... » Read More This particular model that I bought was specifically ordered for a long haired dog (my German Shepherd). I ALSO have a Jack Russell terrier, and have tried the undercoat rake on him, but the teeth are too long. That said, I would imagine that Oster has a model specifically desigend for short hair dogs like a Jack Russell. I have not sought out one of those because my Jack Russell does not shed nearly as bad as the German Shepherd. So I would suggest you search for the short haired version of this model. From my experience It is an excellent de-shedding tool and will not make your pet constantly scratch himself....a common problem with the competitive "Furminator" which tends to scratch the pet's skin. « Show Less
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Wow, I have tried Wahl clippers years ago, but have always preferred my Osters. Wahls might be a bit more interchangeable if you use attachments, I do not. The Oster must work for hours as we groom large breed pets such as Airedales with coarse terrier hair and my Osters never let me down.
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#10 blade should really just be used for head, ears, between toes. If you look at the Oster Blade Chart for Dogs it tells you what blade to use where and #10 isn't for the whole body. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91gMJicISmS.pdf
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I've been a groomer for over 40 years. This is a powerful clipper. I would use a #7f blade to shave your chow to the skin. If you want to leave the hair longer, you could use an attachment (andis guard), but the hair must be in good condition to get the guard through it.
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My Setter/Chessie mix has a long, thick double coat. As long as I take my time, the #7 blade works great for a short cut. If I try to shave too fast it has trouble.
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We primarily use the 7FC blade on the Andis 22360 AGC for our lab. It leaves just a little fur so he is not bare and there are no bald spots. The #10 blade gives a near bald look and the #5 will leave the fur a little longer than the 7fc. The 7fc is a good middle ground for us.
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Not the one I bought! It was so LOUD that I couldn't get near my dog. She's used regular professional grooming and me trimming her in between appointments. The A5 2 speed I bought was loud on low speed and very loud on high. I was never able to use this clipper on my dog. I tried a few times a day to get her used to the noise by turning the clipper on. She ran and hid every time. I feel certain that this is an excellent clipper and recommend it to anyone whose dog is not bothered by noisy clippers. It is heavy because it's well built, with one of the best motors. The body of this clipper gets hot (maybe it was just the one I had). Not the one I bought! It was so LOUD that I couldn't get near my dog. She's used regular professional grooming and me trimming her in between appointments. The A5 2 speed I bought was loud on low speed and very loud on high. I was never able to use this clipper on my dog. I tried a few times a day to get her used to the noise by turning the clipper on. She ran and hid every time. I feel certain that this is an excellent clipper and recommend it to anyone whose dog is not bothered by noisy clippers. It is heavy because it's well built, with one of the best motors. The body of this clipper... » Read More Not the one I bought! It was so LOUD that I couldn't get near my dog. She's used regular professional grooming and me trimming her in between appointments. The A5 2 speed I bought was loud on low speed and very loud on high. I was never able to use this clipper on my dog. I tried a few times a day to get her used to the noise by turning the clipper on. She ran and hid every time. I feel certain that this is an excellent clipper and recommend it to anyone whose dog is not bothered by noisy clippers. It is heavy because it's well built, with one of the best motors. The body of this clipper gets hot (maybe it was just the one I had). « Show Less
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We use 4F and 7 on longer hair dogs. A number 7 or 7F is as close as you want to get with a shepherd. Make sure you have Blade Wash to cool and clean the blades. Blades stay sharper longer with Blade Wash
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My mother has this exact clipper (hence why I purchased it), hers is 30 years old, and still works like a charm. However, mine does not cut my dog's hair like hers cuts his. He is a miniature schnauzer, but his hair seems more frizzy and fine. My personal opinion would be that it would not be worth the money for a longer haired dog as there are not any guarantees that it will fair well. By all means, I may be wrong, but I wish I had saved my money.
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22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D. 22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll... » Read More 22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D. « Show Less
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Yes, it comes with a #10 blade.These are the best clippers I have ever used to groom my 2 schnauzers and 2 yorkies.The two speeds are also a big improvement over other pet clippers.