Have a fairly matted standard pooddle to clip -want to clip her fairly short. Would these clippers handle that easily &amp; if so what blade size is best?
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Depends on how matted and how short you want to clip her. If your Standard is really snarly, you might want to have her groomed professionally then keep her up after that. The thing I like about doing it myself is that I can touch her up every two weeks or so and she doesn't get shaggy or snarly between trimmings. She pretty much looks the same all the time. My Standard had some matted spots and the #4 blade got through them without too much trouble. I like a German clip with means when using a #4 blade the hair will be 3/8" long - easy to keep up. First I use the #4 blade then go back through with a #4FC blade. The designation "FC" means it's a finishing blade. If the blade doesn't have "FC" then it's a "skip tooth" blade which means it will take down the coat in a hurry. All blades #10 and up are "skip tooth." Most clippers come standard with a #10 blade, which will take the hair down to about 1/16." The #10 is good for doing the feet and her face if you like her muzzle and face short, but you'll have to finish with scissors. I like to leave the hair on my Standard's legs about 1/2" or longer - this gives them what is called "lamb legs" and gives the appearance of thicker legs. If you trim the legs way down, it looks like they're walking around on tooth picks. You Tube has some pretty good instructional videos about how to groom.
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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.
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I'm very happy with the 6-blade and think it work fine on a Pomeranian. The spacing of the blades is good. Perhaps if a smaller version was available with the same spacing it might be better. As always, on grooming issues, check with the breeder if possible, as they would know best.
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My vet uses Millers Forge clippers, but they are a bigger size than the ones I bought, but look the same. I'm very happy with the smaller ones, since they work equally as well on my 75lb. dog as on my 11lb dog.
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I would say they are for medium to larger dogs (ours is 60 lb) based on the placement of the safety piece. Smaller claws might extend farther Through the blade before encountering the stop. That said, the clippers are sharp so if you use caution and watch where the claw is being trimmed they should be fine.
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Yes, absolutely. A skip tooth is the only way you'll really be able to cut matted dogs.
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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.
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They work waaaaay better. I think they have a faster clipping speed, so they will go through much thicker hair. I tried using human clippers on my dog...they got stuck in her hair immediately and didn't work at all. I purchased the Andis clippers and they go right through her hair, like a hot knife through butter. �
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Not for me. I have a medium size dog (28 lbs.) and it probably takes me 20 minutes or so to groom him. I do give him (and the clippers!) a break once or twice during grooming, just long enough to clean up the hair and blow the clippers off. No problems with the clippers I have been using.
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I have a "morkie" and I use a 7 on her. Works great! If the hair is really thick use a 5 skip tooth first ( but finish with the 7)
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I have thrown away the packaging. There is no info on the Clippers. I have a Tibetan Terrier with tough nails....and these work great. Handle is very easy to hold
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 clipper just came with one "10" blade, which is the kind that shaves the dog. I never have any luck with plastic combs...I use several other numbered blades to get the hair length I want. It probably depends on the type of dog hair as to whether a comb attachment will work well or not. Those don't work on my Standard Poodles. Hope this helps.
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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.
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You will need to take the scissors and cut the worst of the matting off. The trimmers will cut but at the expense of your dogs comfort. Wash try to get the worst with scissors. comb as best you can, then go with the trimmers. It can be alot of work but that is true no matter what clippers you have.