I would like to clip my Golden Retrievers to 1/2 what blade and guard do u suggest?
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I don't know about guards. A 3 or 4 blade will give you the longest cut but you have to be careful they will also cut off nipples
422083
The clipper and blades are terrific! I used the number 10 for close and the 4F for a longer length and 15 for the face , nose and eyes. I had 2 # 10's as the blades get hot, I would cool them in the blade wash. These are powerful enough to go through matts. My dog was a lahasa apso and poodle mix. He had a very thick coat and undercoat. These blades work very well, you just need to figure out what size you want and maybe order 2 of one kind and a couple of other sizes, so you can keep clipping, because they do get hot.
2143786
I have Goldendoodles and use this blade. However, I suggest going to the Andis site to see which ades are used for different trims.
1191886
Hmm. We have a large herd of horses and need to body clip our minis each spring. We don't have extra blades, but if you have multiple llamas, I'd recommend purchasing a couple of extras so that blade dulling doesn't slow you down. We love our big Oster clippers.
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I would recommend a #5 or a #7 skiptooth blade followed by a #5 or #7 finishing blade. So if you have a #7 finishing blade, use the #7 skiptooth. Be careful using the skiptooth. You can knick your pet. Be careful.
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What number blade are you looking for? I ordered the #5 blade and had to return it as it too didn't fit. I haven't re-ordered yet, but will say this that the #10 blade that came with the set was no longer sharp for when I cut my dogs hair for the second time. I have a Shih Tzu who's hair was never beyond an inch and always groomed no knots...so there should be no excuse for that. I now need to get another #10, but not sure if I should invest more money in these clippers as I don't find they have much power to them.
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I use them on my Golden Retriever and am very pleased with the stainless steel vs the plastic combs I used for years. Because of my very furry, long-haired dog, I always need to remove and clean between the #10 and comb -- I can't imagine being able to trim with removable combs without hair becoming caught; only a permanently attached comb and blade would prevent this.
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.
1290597
Go to the Mars website and look at the chart they have. It's shows the various dog breeds and the recommended blade size for thatbreed.
2078642
I'm not sure if you need any special attatchments for a retriever, but I can comment on the durability of the clippers. I bought them to trim up our horses. Horses have very wirey hair that jam up most clippers on the market for under a few hundred bucks. But this model has lasted for over a year so far with regularly clipping three horses.
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An FC blade is a finished cut. The skip tooth blade goes through thick or matted fur better. So if your dogs fur isn't matted or super thick you should only need an FC blade. I use a FC 3-3/4 or 4 FC on a cockapoo and either does a good job (the 4 just a little shorter cut) . The FC gives a nice finished look without having to use another blade .
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.
394035
I have not tried yet, bought the wrong blade, have another machine(Oster). Try to give the dog a bath first an clip near the skin. Good luck!
1059455
I am not sure but I used this for my 30kg golden retriever (also thick undercoat but not so fine hair) n it works great. My mom enjoys shaving my golden's hair with it to different style; one day lion, another time bart simpson, sometimes skunk. I bought a few clipper head to vary the length depending on the weather. My golden seems to b comfortable too. He falls asleep during haircuts.
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I don't know. They work okay on a golden retriever. The clippers struggle some and gets hot but does an adequate job. You need to take your time with these but they do a somewhat decent job. For what little I use them they are just fine for my needs. Consider a higher grade clipper if you are planning on using them more frequently.
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Hi Peggy this is a fantastic clipper for any dog... if you are new to grooming Suggest you do a little research on the type of blades you will need to achieve the desired look for your dog. There is loads of info out there when you search "how to groom a ----. Suggest going with ceramic blades rather than steel as they stay cooler longer.. I should clarify that I am by no means a pro and only take care of my lasso apso and A cocker spaniel trimming both with a 10, 7 and 3 blades to achieve a puppy cut.. Lower the number longer the cut... Higher the number the closer the cut... A 15 will cut down to skin. You can also use a 10 blade with a plastic rake attachment to get a longer cut but I have not. Hope that helped
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I've only used the blade it comes with - but I've bought replacements & if their available( I haven't checked) you could put another size blade on. Its great for small dogs - I have a toy poodle.