Need suggestions on dog clippers please! x-post from /r/pets

[michaelmutseyekwa]

Just discovered this subreddit.

Need some help picking some clippers for my 2 dogs. I have a shih tzu and a mini poodle. They both have thick hair so I need something with power! I have some wahl from walmart, but they just suck bad and get hung up in the hair and wont cut. Plus those stupid plastic guard things are horrible. I did a lot of research and found that the most suggested brands are Andis and Oster. Checking online, I saw they were really expensive.

I do have some points built up on my citi card and can get any of the below. I know none of them really say pet groomers, but would any of these be ok? I usually like my dogs to have relatively close cuts. Thanks!

OSTER

Oster Power Line Clipper

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-Power-Line-Clipper-76076-010/dp/B000B76T6G

Oster O Turbo 111 Clipper Model No. 76111-160 with Detachable Blade

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-Professional-Turbo-Hair-Clipper/dp/B000S17FTU/

Oster Star-Teq Detachable Blade Clipper Model No. 76066-010

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-76066-010-Star-Professional-Trimmer/dp/B000UE4YK8/

Oster Classic 76 Detachable Blade Clipper (Limited Edition) Model No. 076076-123

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-Professional-076076-123-Operation-Detachable/dp/B003U8BPY4/

OSTER Professional Products Turbo 111 Clipper (Model: 76111-140)

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-Turbo-Model-Clipper-76111140/dp/B000B88P80/

ANDIS (not very many)

Andis 18645 19 Piece Silver Clipper Hair Cutting Kit

http://www.amazon.com/Andis-Company-18645-Clipper-Haircutting/dp/B000BKUZQS/

Andis MR-1 Buzz Barber Clipper Deluxe - 18475

http://www.amazon.com/Andis-Barber-Clipper-Deluxe-White/dp/B004W9BI60

Andis E.Logica Ma-1 & Btf-2 Hair Clipper/Trimmer - 65465

http://www.amazon.com/Andis-e-logica-Clipper-Trimmer-Combo/dp/B003O9RAWU/

 

[jwmealy]

@michaelmutseyekwa With clippers, you absolutely get what you pay for, so yes, they're expensive.. but they'll last forever. I have friends who have been grooming professionally for years and have been using the same pair of Andis UltraEdges for 10 of 'em.

I can't offer good opinions on what you've posted because I've only used clippers geared towards equine/dog grooming. It looks like you're in the market to spend about $100 though, here's a few that are close:

I use these. Five or six dogs a day for three years and counting.. they're quiet, the body doesn't get hot and maintenance is eeeeasy. I also roach manes for a string of polo ponies and these guys do the job without a fuss. $150

I've known groomers that have used these for longer than I've been grooming. $120

A friend of mine won these in a drawing and has switched to the Oster camp. Usually Oster runs hotter and louder than Andis, requiring more maintenance, but the Outlaw's have changed her mind and she loves them. $160

Also, how long do you usually leave your dogs coat? I couldn't tell you what blade to pick up for human clippers but I can reference grooming gear all day long!

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@michaelmutseyekwa Andis Andis Andis! I've never used any other clippers! I use these

 

[kemi2000]

@michaelmutseyekwa I love my KM2 and Mini Arco... I would not recommend Oster as they have the reputation of overheating quickly. Only one person in my salon uses one and she has to switch blades/clippers frequently to avoid burning the dog.

Check out Petedge.com and get a 2 speed with metal comb attachments as well as blades (#30, #15, #10, #7, #5, #4 are very common).

Edit: I'm guessing you want to buy from Amazon... in that case I still recommend Petedge as a point of reference.

 

[michaelmutseyekwa]

@kemi2000 Thanks. Also, since I'm not familiar with the blades, do know of somewhere that gives examples of what lengths you get from each blade?

 

[kemi2000]

@michaelmutseyekwa Do you have a petsmart/petco near you? They have carpet samples on the walls that are a decent visual, just keep in mind they're thicker than dog fur (very important if you're dealing with pink skin).

Also, I use a #30 for my comb attachments and suggest a #10 for sanitary trims uf you plan on either.