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11-09-2009, 05:43 PM | #1 |
YT Addict | Clippers and shears questions please I am thinking about just doing my own grooming for my little one but have a few questions, most are just comparisons. I feel it's important to have all of the information I can get before going into this, so that I can be sure to get the right equipment and not having to take a bunch of wrong items back. :P So here goes.. 1 ~ I am a bit confused why people are buying clippers that are specifically for pets, what exactly is the difference (besides vibrations)? 2 ~ Why do you need a mini clipper (like the tid-bit or peanut) for doing potty areas? Wouldn't a normal one work the same? 3 ~ Are Andis and Wahl the only good clipper brands or does it really matter as long as they are made for pets? What are the deciding factors? 4 ~ If regular clippers are more uneven than pet clippers when clipped, how does that happen? 5 ~ Is uneven clip correctable if for instance you had regular clippers already? If so, how? 6 ~ Why do you need rounded shears AND pointed shears? What is the significance of what the tip of the shears is (as in, do they have different cutting look or something)? 7 ~ Is there anywhere I could find a cheaper grooming table with arm and lead besides the $35.99 one from petedge?
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11-09-2009, 06:58 PM | #2 | |
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11-09-2009, 09:07 PM | #3 |
YT Addict | Thanks Marcerella! I appreciate your answering as much as you could, was very helpful. As for the small clippers, I was only asking for the behind area if that was necessary to have small clippers for. Also, I was looking at www.walmart.com at what pet clippers they had, and they did have Andis brand there for really good price, too. I'll have to do some price comparing. So now all I need to know is... 4 ~ If regular clippers are more uneven than pet clippers when clipped, how does that happen? 5 ~ Is uneven clip correctable if for instance you had regular clippers already? If so, how? 7 ~ Is there anywhere I could find a cheaper grooming table with arm and lead besides the $35.99 one from petedge?
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11-09-2009, 09:31 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | An uneven clippered cut is caused by you. The cut is all dependent on how you are holding the clippers...so it's possible to have a section shorter simply because you had the clippers at a different angle or are pressing downward. My clippers came with a blending comb blade. I don't like my dogs shaved...2 of mine are in 2" puppy cuts. After clippering them, I use the blending comb blade. And 35.99 is a steal for a grooming table with an arm and lead. You can do without an actual table just fine.
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11-09-2009, 09:33 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | On the shears question....some people trim the hair at the base of their nose at their eyes....and use blunt scissors there as a precaution.
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11-10-2009, 05:13 PM | #6 |
YT Addict | [QUOTE=bchgirl;2875043]An uneven clippered cut is caused by you. The cut is all dependent on how you are holding the clippers...so it's possible to have a section shorter simply because you had the clippers at a different angle or are pressing downward. QUOTE] Well the question I asked about uneven clipping was because on a few threads I was reading people asking about using regular clippers (compared to pet clippers) and people saying that regular clippers comes out more uneven than pet ones. So if it's all up to the actual person, then what is the difference between regular clippers and one labeled as a pet clipper??
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11-10-2009, 05:23 PM | #7 | |
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11-10-2009, 08:14 PM | #8 |
YT Addict | Aww Marcerella I think your baby looks gorgeous!! All of your grooming videos are a giant giant help! My baby will NOT sit still for me to clip her nails but she would for me to trim her hair Someone mentioned you dont need the grooming 'table', so how would you get the dog to sit still? Is there some type of arm+lead you can get that would be cheaper than the whole grooming table for 35.99 from petedge?
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11-15-2009, 01:19 PM | #9 |
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| table makes thing so much easier As for a table, I just bought this grooming table with he arm. The price wasn't too bad...around $75. I just started grooming my yorkies myself and I don't think I would have done as well without having something to help restrain them. My breeder actually recommended this table to me. PetEdge: Master Equipment Grooming Tables with Grooming Arms As for the mini-clippers, I agree with the previous poster in regard to them being easier to work with for the pads and sanitary area. As for regular clippers, I bought these: PetEdge: Andis Easy Clip Clipper Kit These were also recommended to me by my breeder as a great starter set. They are only $64 and so far so good They come with three different blade sizes and some safeguard combs. I'm actually in the process of looking for a good pair of curved shears. I posted about those recently. If your interested in the answers there search for that post. I'll be buying them because I think their easier for area's that you want rounded but I also agree that they are not a necessity. I'm also looking to add a pair of blunt nose shears to my collection. My adult yorkie is very squiriming when trying to trim the area around her nose and I think those would be safer.
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11-15-2009, 08:59 PM | #10 |
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| Groomers need clippers that have higher speeds and need to be able to change the blades. The higher speeds help with the a more even cut. It is possible to shave the feet and potty area with regular size clippers, but is easier (more convenient) with the smaller ones. It's nice to have straight shears, curved shears, and blunt tipped shears for eyes and feet. I also have a pair of thinning shears. I like the mini Oster Finisher. Oster, Andis, and Wahl are the best brands. Personally, I prefer Andis.
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11-16-2009, 07:28 AM | #11 |
YT Addict | I know straight shears are just straight and to a point type. But what is the difference between curved and blunt? Blunt has a rounded tip right so it won't poke, but what are curved?
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11-16-2009, 10:30 AM | #12 |
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| I prefer curved shears to straight shears. The only curves I use for little long haired dogs are the ball tipped 6". The point to these are safety because the dog is smaller in comparison to the shears. My other curves are 8" and they don't have a blunt end. I only use these for bigger dogs like Golden Retrievers and Spaniels because the risk of poking them is slim. I like curves because they give shape to the dog, especially when you're rounding the feet or face. Also they seem to follow the contours of the dog better. Curved shears literally are curved blades. My preferred clipper of choice is Andis. The AGC is a cheaper and good solution for at home grooming. I like the 2 speed Ultraedge because it's quiet and doesn't scare the dogs. Edit: I would get a pair of small curves and definitely some thinning shears. Thinners can help out a beginner especially when you mess up! They help blend hair cut from the shears. 46 tooth one sided thinners will do the trick. They are a must! Last edited by aqeuous18; 11-16-2009 at 10:31 AM. Reason: need thinners! |
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