My dog's hair is right around 2 inches long. Should I get the Short Hair or the Long Hair version? Does it matter much?
1585721
My dogs hair is mostly just at or over 2 inches. portions of the hind quarters and all of the tail are much longer. I got the long hair version and it works fine. Not sure if it makes that much difference.
1585722
My dogs hair was right at 2 inches and the long hair furminator worked perfect
1585723
I'm not sure it matters but I got the long hair one. My pitt/sherpard mix has about the same length hair as yours. They love it and it works great! Should have bought this years ago.
1585724
I would think you'd need the Long Hair version. My pug's hair is only about 3/4" long and the Short Hair version works extremely well. Good luck, I think you'll be well pleased.
748538
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.
952549
A Lab would be short haired. The short haired version is for dogs with fur 2 inches long or shorter.
987855
As a professional, I use this clipper for ALL breeds. Length of coat is determined by owner preference, if the coat is matted and what can be done with least amount of discomfort to dog and groomer. The blades and/or guard combs a groomer chooses to use determine the length of hair. In order to use the longer blades and/or guard combs the coat must be tangle free. This clipper comes with a fairly short blade but there are a wide selection of blades groomers have in our tool boxes.
1877369
I would go with the large one for med to long fur, unless your German Shepard has short fur. I use the large for long fur on both my dogs, one has long fur he is 70 lbs , the other has short fur and he is 45 lbs.
2197499
The 1.5 is for longer hair, in my opinion. I would go with the 1 inch for a short bob.
260248
I have an Australian Shepard mix, he is a medium dog. So I bought the long hair/medium size. And it works really well. For you I think large/ long hair would be perfect.
735586
My dog isn't long haired, but she is shaggy. The collar comes with 2 sized prongs, I use the short ones, but I think if you separated the hair when placing it on the pup and used the long prongs, it would probably work.
706508
Just read other responses, I'd check the Cesar Millan site as suggested. That is how I decided. My smaller dog who wears the small is short haired. My medium size one has long hair & a much gentler personality. He is more into the Medium size per fitting info but I think he could wear a small.
1685336
My dog's hair is almost 2" long and I bought the long hair FURminator and it works great!
985612
Just the long one.(Especially since this product is waaaaay overpriced.)I used it on my very short haired dog, too.
2137211
I got the short hair for a cavalier. I had doubt and got that one. Works well!!!
1058009
Generally speaking, 2 inches is good for shoulder length hair. If your hair is heavily layered (as opposed to all the same length) and/or very fine you may want to go the size down. If you have bangs and want to use the 2 inch model on them, it will be far too large. But again, if you have medium to thick hair at shoulder length, the 2 inch would be the way to go.
1451710
I use it for my great dane, who has very short hair. The prongs are less than an inch long, so you might consider looking at the prong extensions they sell separately. Great product for me!!
1449008
Yes. I have a short haired dog, Bassett hound, and I purchased the long hair furminator by accident. I love it. Her coat is short but thick and it works GREAT. Have fun
730818
Yes it is...this is why I picked this particular dryer. I have a Bouvier Des Flandres, her hair at its longest is around 5-6 inches long. I don't use the attachments, I just use the hose directly, placed close to the skin. I use my hand to separate the hair. Once the hair damp and not dripping wet; I use a wire brush to brush the hair as I dry, this helps with the matting. If your dog is prone to matting I would suggest cutting the hair before bathing, it will also cut down on the drying time and reduce the possible matting. Hope this helps.
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I'm sorry, I don't know anything about a shih Tzu. I have a mini schnauzer. In the summer I use the 7. In the winter, for a little longer, I use a nine or ten. I would think, if the hair is matted, I would cut it pretty short so he can start over with a clean slate. Just my opinion.