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linkay12003 · 03-05-2007, 03:34 AM

Hi:

Just a note regarding clipping or grooming your Yorkie. I've been in the grooming business for 10 plus years and operate a shop out of my home.

This is my suggestion: The clippers you purchased at Target will not do a proper job. This type of clipper vibrates tremendously and is very noisey, plus they get very hot in a short period of time, which could burn your baby. The mechanics of the clipper have to be oiled periodically. Generally, you have to use a screw driver to change out blades. The comb attachments .....well.....my opinion.....might as well throw them in the trash. You'll get very choppy results.

Regarding trimming the ears. Be very, very careful. Do not use any type clipper along the edge of the ear, unless you have at least a #30 or #40 blade attached. Its so easy for the edge of the ear to be fed into the clipper blade if you are not experienced. Injuries of this sort could leave a permanent notch in the ear or worse. I recommend purchasing the 'wahl peanut' from Petedge for trimming the ears and trimming out the pads of the feet. You can find Petedge on the net for all grooming supplies. The Peanut clipper will run you about 39.00.

The best investment you can make is to buy a pair of Andis clippers. They will last you a lifetime with proper care. Most groomer's use the Andis brand. They are lightweight, quiet and little vibration to scare your baby.
Interchangeable blades of different lengths can be purchased which snap on and off the clipper. No screw driver required...very little maintenance.

I've got several sets of different comb attachments for my Andis. I hardly ever use them-- waste of money on my part really. Basically, I don't recommend comb attachments, but thats just me. The coat will have to be perfectly tangle/matt free in order to use comb attachments.

The higher the number of the blade, the closer the cut. I use a #15 for potty area and belly. # 5 or #7 on the body. Scissor the legs. Depending on the density of your babies coat would determine the size of the blade you'd need to use. A thin coat would a require a #4 or #5 to prevent the skin from showing through their hair -- and you don't want that.

If I were you, I'd return the Target clippers. Look up Petedge and purchase your grooming supplies from them. They stand behind their products and no hassle if you have to return an item.

Hope this helps.

03-05-2007, 03:34 AM	#2
linkay12003 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 38	grooming Hi: Just a note regarding clipping or grooming your Yorkie. I've been in the grooming business for 10 plus years and operate a shop out of my home. This is my suggestion: The clippers you purchased at Target will not do a proper job. This type of clipper vibrates tremendously and is very noisey, plus they get very hot in a short period of time, which could burn your baby. The mechanics of the clipper have to be oiled periodically. Generally, you have to use a screw driver to change out blades. The comb attachments .....well.....my opinion.....might as well throw them in the trash. You'll get very choppy results. Regarding trimming the ears. Be very, very careful. Do not use any type clipper along the edge of the ear, unless you have at least a #30 or #40 blade attached. Its so easy for the edge of the ear to be fed into the clipper blade if you are not experienced. Injuries of this sort could leave a permanent notch in the ear or worse. I recommend purchasing the 'wahl peanut' from Petedge for trimming the ears and trimming out the pads of the feet. You can find Petedge on the net for all grooming supplies. The Peanut clipper will run you about 39.00. The best investment you can make is to buy a pair of Andis clippers. They will last you a lifetime with proper care. Most groomer's use the Andis brand. They are lightweight, quiet and little vibration to scare your baby. Interchangeable blades of different lengths can be purchased which snap on and off the clipper. No screw driver required...very little maintenance. I've got several sets of different comb attachments for my Andis. I hardly ever use them-- waste of money on my part really. Basically, I don't recommend comb attachments, but thats just me. The coat will have to be perfectly tangle/matt free in order to use comb attachments. The higher the number of the blade, the closer the cut. I use a #15 for potty area and belly. # 5 or #7 on the body. Scissor the legs. Depending on the density of your babies coat would determine the size of the blade you'd need to use. A thin coat would a require a #4 or #5 to prevent the skin from showing through their hair -- and you don't want that. If I were you, I'd return the Target clippers. Look up Petedge and purchase your grooming supplies from them. They stand behind their products and no hassle if you have to return an item. Hope this helps.