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cory · 05-07-2012, 09:11 AM

I actually don't use pet clippers on my girls. I feel that yorkies' coat is so much like human hair that it's overkill to invest in pet clippers.

I'm sure Oster and Andis are great clippers but just too pricey at the pet stores. I'm not sure what is available for you where you live though but I'm sure you can purchase things online. I purchased a professional human set of clippers at the Sally Beauty outlet that we have in Canada. They are all over the US too and I'm not sure if they sell online or not. The one I got was a top of the line human one that runs on a motor just like the pet ones. I got it on sale and I think I paid $69.00 for the full set. It also came with a rechargeable mustache trimmer which is so great for the ear tips. I bought a new blade for the mustache trimmer in case it got dull which was $19.00 but I haven't even had to use it yet . It's great that you can buy replacement blades though. Since I groom the girls myself I save so much on this that if this set eventually wears out I'll just buy a new one from there but it's been almost 5 years now and they still work like new.

The other thing that I purchased that I use allot if a good set of shears. I have several thinning shears and sharp round tip and straight shears. I like the Miracle Coat brand.

I hope this helps you out somewhat. Maybe there is an outlet where you live where they also sell professional human clippers? It only costs like $5.00 a year to join the Sally Beauty Club, $2.50 in the US I believe and they carry professional hair and nail products for hairdressers which is great.

05-07-2012, 09:11 AM	#8
cory BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Canada Posts: 471	I actually don't use pet clippers on my girls. I feel that yorkies' coat is so much like human hair that it's overkill to invest in pet clippers. I'm sure Oster and Andis are great clippers but just too pricey at the pet stores. I'm not sure what is available for you where you live though but I'm sure you can purchase things online. I purchased a professional human set of clippers at the Sally Beauty outlet that we have in Canada. They are all over the US too and I'm not sure if they sell online or not. The one I got was a top of the line human one that runs on a motor just like the pet ones. I got it on sale and I think I paid $69.00 for the full set. It also came with a rechargeable mustache trimmer which is so great for the ear tips. I bought a new blade for the mustache trimmer in case it got dull which was $19.00 but I haven't even had to use it yet . It's great that you can buy replacement blades though. Since I groom the girls myself I save so much on this that if this set eventually wears out I'll just buy a new one from there but it's been almost 5 years now and they still work like new. The other thing that I purchased that I use allot if a good set of shears. I have several thinning shears and sharp round tip and straight shears. I like the Miracle Coat brand. I hope this helps you out somewhat. Maybe there is an outlet where you live where they also sell professional human clippers? It only costs like $5.00 a year to join the Sally Beauty Club, $2.50 in the US I believe and they carry professional hair and nail products for hairdressers which is great.