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04-28-2010, 08:19 AM | #1 |
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| Best Clippers To Use on Yorkie and Cats I have the one Yorkie so I want a good clipper to use with her but I also have 2 cats that I like to shave down once a year. Cat hair is the worst on clippers and I have tried the cheaper models and usually end up buying a new one every year! Is there such a thing as a good Clipper that I won't have to replace all the time?
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04-28-2010, 10:35 AM | #2 |
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| Andis clippers are nice, but you'll need to fork out $100+ & you'll also need to purchase blades separately. For cats, it's best to go against the grain to get an even look.
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04-28-2010, 10:53 AM | #3 |
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| I don't mind spending over 100.00 to something good. The ones I have had to keep replacing cost $40.00 anyway. What size blades should I get to go along with a good clipper?
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04-28-2010, 11:18 AM | #4 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | I agree about the andis clippers. Also when i do cat shave downs (lion cuts) I use a 10 blade in reverse. I have also used the Whal Bravura clippers (reverse 10) on cats and they left the cat so smooth. I really liked the way the cat turned out when i was finished
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04-28-2010, 11:33 AM | #5 |
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| Kellie, how's grooming going? Hope you like. 4FC leaves 3/4" of hair. I like this best for Yorkies, not too long, not too short for the summer. You can also go w/ 5FC which leaves 1/2" on the body. I prefer the 5FC for my cottony boy. I like using 7FC for cats. It leaves 1/4" of hair, but in reverse it will leave half of that, which is 1/8", what a 10 blade will leave w/the grain. I find 10 against the grain to be too short. Hope that helps. F stands for finish.PetEdge: Andis UltraEdge Clipper Blade Size 7FC Ceramic will last longer & stay cooler longer, but will need to be sharpened more often than the UltraEdge. Since, it's for home use, go w/UltraEdge blades. You don't want to get the skip tooth ones, they're more for blending & if not used correctly, it can catch the skin & cause serious damage.
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04-28-2010, 03:37 PM | #6 | |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | Quote:
As for yorkie trims. I LOVE 7F on my morgan. it leaves her so short and peach fuzzy soft. I have her trimmed with that right now all over. Usually i leave her legs a little longer. the cotton coats are easier to get a nicer short finish. I have some yorkies that i do that get a 5F, 4F or 3F. i don't like the 3 blade because it leaves the hair uneven. the 4 is ok, and the 5 is better in my opinion. But i just like the short and even look personally. Most people like it a little longer.
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05-04-2010, 09:24 AM | #7 | |
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4F leaves 3/8" of hair and 5F leaves 1/4" on. They're much shorter than what you're saying . A 3 3/4FC leaves 1/2" of hair on the body. Anything longer I believe you'd have to use a guard comb. There is also a 5/8"FC blade that leaves 5/8" on. I like that one, but the blades are huuuuge!
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05-04-2010, 10:00 AM | #8 | |
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05-10-2010, 11:00 AM | #9 |
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| Ok guys.... I'm new to this.... which Andis clippers would you recommend and where would you have purchased them for the best price? |
05-10-2010, 11:19 AM | #10 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | I recommend the andis ultra edge. I got mine through pet edge.
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05-10-2010, 01:29 PM | #11 |
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| ok, so it sounds like maybe I should get a 5f blade & what size should I get to do the sanitary areas? |
05-10-2010, 01:47 PM | #12 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | 10 for sanitary and 30 for ears
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05-10-2010, 02:24 PM | #13 |
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| Whats the difference with the blades that say FC on them and the ones that don't?
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05-10-2010, 02:30 PM | #14 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | FC stands for finishing cut. Those are the blades you want to get. the blades without the FC after them are usually skip tooth blades. they don't leave a smooth finish and if you aren't used to using them its easy to cut the dog with them. the teeth are skipped (one long, one short, long, short, etc) and you can catch the skin in the gap between the long teeth.
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