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Best Dog Hair Grooming Clippers In 2023/2024
Best Dog Hair Grooming Clippers

Best Dog Hair Grooming Clippers In 2023/2024

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When it comes to choosing the best dog hair grooming clippers, there are many options to consider.

Not only do you have to pick a clipper, but you have to make sure to get the right blades or guide combs for cutting, and consider your dog’s coat in the process.

What we’ve aimed to do in this guide is list a few of our top rated options, and provide you with some easy to read guides, reviews and comparisons that might make your choice a little easier.

Let’s jump into it!

 

(NOTE: this is a general information guide only, and is not professional advice, or a substitute for professional advice. A qualified vet or animal expert is the only person qualified to give you expert advice in regards to your pet/s)

(*Friendly Disclosure – links to retailers or brands on this page may include affiliate links, and we may receive a commission when you purchase through these links)

 

(*Additional Note: before buying a corded or cordless clipper, please consider the skill, competency and knowledge required to adequately and safely groom a dog with clippers.

Strongly consider employing a professional animal groomer to do it if you are uncertain or not confident with what you are doing)

 

Best Dog Hair Grooming Clippers

Our top picks for the best dog hair grooming clippers across the different types of clippers are:

 

Some other popular or commonly used clippers that might draw more mixed reviews, or varying experiences using them might include the:

 

Best Dog Hair Grooming Clippers: Reviews & Other Clipper Guides

Clipper Guides

Best Heavy Duty Dog Hair Clippers For Thick, Long & Matted Hair

Best Dog Hair Clippers For Short, Fine & Thin Hair

Best Dog Hair Clippers For The Face, Ears, Feet, Paws & Light Touch Ups

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Double Coat

 

Clippers For Different Dog Breeds

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Golden Retriever

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Labradoodle

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Goldendoodle

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Pomeranian

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Tibetan Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Bernese Mountain Dog

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Husky

Best Dog Hair Clippers For An American Eskimo Dog

Best Dog Hair Clippers For An Old English Sheepdog

Best Dog Hair Clippers For An Australian Shepherd

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Great Pyrenees

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Cockapoo

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Labrador

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Border Collie

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A St Bernard

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Havanese

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Jack Russell Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Maltipoo

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A King Charles Cavalier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Cavoodle

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Newfoundland

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Bearded Collie

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Chow Chow

Best Dog Hair Clippers For An Afghan Hound

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Keeshond

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Sealyham Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Samoyed

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Pekingese

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Rough Collie

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Shetland Sheepdog

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Silky Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Schnauzer

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Scottish Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Welsh Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A West Highland Terrier (Westie)

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Portuguese Water Dog

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Maltese

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Lhasa Apso

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Lakeland Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Kerry Blue Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Fox Terrier Or Irish Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For An English Springer Spaniel

Best Dog Hair Clippers For An English, Irish or Gordon Setter

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Cocker Spaniel

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Cairn Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Bichon Friese

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Poodle

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Shih Tzu

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Bouvier Des Flandres

Best Dog Hair Clippers For A Bedlington Terrier

Best Dog Hair Clippers For An Airedale Terrier

 

Clipper Reviews

You can read the full reviews for the above clippers here:

oneisall Dog Shaver Clippers Review Guide

Andis ProClip AGC2 Professional 2 Speed Dog Clippers Review Guide

Andis AGC2 UltraEdge Electric Clipper Review Guide

Wahl Professional Animal KM10 Brushless Motor Clipper Review

Oster A5 Golden Animal Clipper Review

Andis Super AGR+ Cordless Pet Clippers Review Guide

Wahl Bravura Cordless Pet Clippers Review

Wahl Motion Lithium Ion Cordless Pet Clippers Review

 

Other reviews are:

Andis Dog Hair Grooming Clipper Guide & Reviews

Andis ProClip Pulse Ion Adjustable Blade Cordless Pet Clipper Review 

Andis AGRV Power Groom+ 5-Speed Detachable Clipper Review

Andis Pulse ZR Cordless Clipper Review

Andis Easy Clip Whisper Adjustable Blade Pet Clipper Kit Review

Andis Easy Clip Versa Pet Clipper Kit Review

Andis SMC Excel 5 Speed Detachable Blade Dog Clippers Review

Andis Easy Clip Groom Detachable Blade Pet Clipper Review

Andis Happy Hour 5 Speed+ Detachable Blade Clipper Review

Andis AGC 1-Speed Detachable Blade Clipper Review

Andis Super AG2 2-Speed Detachable Blade Clipper Review

Andis AG 2-Speed+ Detachable Blade Clipper Review

Andis Pro-Animal MBG-2 Clipper Kit Review

Oster Dog Hair Grooming Clipper Guide & Reviews

Oster Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Pet Clipper Review

Oster A5 Turbo 2-Speed Professional Animal Clipper Review

Oster A6 Cool Comfort Pet Clipper Review

Oster A6 Slim Clipper Review

Oster Pro 3000i Cordless Pet Clipper Review 

Oster Golden A5 2-Speed Animal Clippers Review

Oster PowerPro Cordless Clipper Review

Oster Power Max 2-Speed Clipper Review

Wahl Dog Hair Grooming Clipper Guide & Reviews

Wahl Deluxe U-Clip Pet Clippers Review Guide

Wahl U Clip Pet Clippers Review

Wahl Basic Pet Clipper Kit Review

Wahl Lithium Ion Pro Series Cordless Dog Clippers Review

Wahl Pro Ion Cordless Pet Clippers Review

Wahl Pro Series Rechargeable Clipper Review

Wahl Deluxe Pro Series Pet Clipper Review

Wahl Pet Pro Clipper Kit Review

Wahl Professional Animal Power Grip Clippers Review

Wahl SS Pro Animal Clippers Review

Wahl KM 2 Speed Animal Clipper Review

Wahl KM2 2 Speed Animal Clipper Review

Wahl KM5 2 Speed Animal Clipper Review

Wahl KM10 Brushless Animal Clipper Review

Wahl Chromado Cordless Pet Clippers Review

Wahl Figura Cordless Pet Clippers Review

Wahl Arco Cordless Pet Clippers Review

 

Clipper Comparisons

Andis AG vs AG2 vs AGC vs AGC2 Comparison Guide

Andis Pulse Ion vs Wahl Cordless Animal Clippers Comparison Guide

Andis Pulse Ion vs Pulse ZR vs Super AGR+ Comparison Guide

Andis Pulse ZR vs Supra ZR Cordless Clipper Comparison Guide

Andis Super AGR+ vs BGR Cordless Clippers Comparison Guide

Wahl Power Grip vs SS-Pro vs KM Animal Clippers Comparison Guide

Wahl Bravura vs Arco vs Figura vs Chromado vs Motion Cordless Animal Clipper Comparison Guide

Wahl KM vs KM2 vs KM5 vs KM10 Clippers Comparison Guide

Oster Volt vs Pro 3000i Cordless Animal Clipper Comparison Guide

Oster A5 Turbo vs Classic 76 Clippers Comparison Guide

Oster A5 Turbo vs Andis AGC2 Dog Clipper Comparison Guide

Oster Turbo A5 vs Golden Dog Clipper Comparison Guide

Oster Turbo A5 vs A6 Dog Clipper Comparison Guide

Andis vs Oster vs Wahl Dog Clipper Comparison Guide

Andis AGC2 vs Wahl KM2 vs Wahl KM5: Pet Clipper Comparison

 

Clipper Blades & Guide Combs

Best Pet Clipper Blades and Combs Review

Wahl Animal Clipper Blades Review

Andis UltraEdge Animal Clipper Blades Review

Andis CeramicEdge Animal Clipper Blades Review

Andis UltraEdge vs CeramicEdge Clipper Blade Comparison

Andis ShowEdge Animal Clipper Blades Review

Oster Cryogen-X Animal Clipper Blades Review

 

Best Dog Hair Grooming Clippers: Buyer’s Guide

Which Dog Clipper Blades To Get For Cutting Your Dog?

The clipper choice is important, but so is the clipper blade or comb choice.

Some blade manufacturers may tell you what blades or combs to use on different breeds in the product description, blade charts or individual breed grooming guides.

You can also find information relating to clipper blades and clipper combs that may be most suitable for the different parts of a dog’s fur and body.

 

Two examples are:

Andis have a blade chart where they suggest blades for different breeds and for all breeds in general:

Sanitary Prep – 10

Pads – 15 to 5 /8″ Wide

Body, Slightly Matted – 5, 5FC

Body, Very Matted – 7, 7FC

Body, Very Heavy Coats – 7

Legs – 3¾FC, 5 /8″HT, ¾”HT, Combs or Scissor

Feet (Except Poodle), Beards, Mustaches, Furnishings –  Combs or Scissor

 

Oster also have a blade chart where they suggest blades for different breeds.

 

Wahl vs Oster vs Andis Dog Hair Clipper Blades & Combs

You can read more about the different Wahl, Oster and Andis blades and clipper combs here:

Best Pet Clipper Blades and Combs

 

How To Cut & Groom Your Dog?

Some people may choose a simple scissor cut and trim for their dog’s coat

Others may like to use an electric trimmer or clipper – whether for touch ups, or body clipping.

For clippers, to learn how to cut a specific breed of dog is to type into Google ‘[Dog Breed Name] Clipping Guide’. 

Another good search might be ‘How To Cut A [Dog Breed Name] With Clippers’. 

You can read different guides and watch videos.

Note that different different dogs can have different cuts for different styles or looks.

You might do a general cut, or a show cut for example.

But, there are many other cut styles as well depending on the breed.

If you don’t know what you’re doing when it comes to cutting, it’s best to go to a professional groomer.

Definitely stay away from doing anything like completely shaving off your dog’s fur unless medically advised to do so (especially if they have a double coat as it can permanently ruin the coat), or anything else which can negatively impact the dog’s health or well being.

It’s also important to watch out for matting and knots in the fur (using a de-matting comb before clipping can be helpful or using a high power/high torque clipper to get through the knots), and things like skin tags that might get caught in the clipper blades.

Clipper combs, and grooming scissors are often used to cut and finish off cuts when grooming as well.

 

How To Find Out What Each Dog Clipper Blade and Clipper Comb Does?

Good dog clipper brands should have a ‘blade chart’ that tells you what length each blade cuts to, what parts of the dog’s body to use them on, what type of fur to use them on, and which breeds to use them on.

For example, you might search for the ‘Andis blade chart’ to see what each Andis detachable blade or comb is capable of doing.

You can also refer to the individual blade or comb product description to see what the blade or comb is used for.

 

Compatibility Of Dog Clipper Blades & Combs 

Different clippers are going to be compatible with different blades.

Read the clipper product description for the types of blades that come with, and work with that clipper.

For example, right now the Andis AGC2 is compatible with Andis detachable blades like the CeramicEdge and UltraEdge, but also the Oster A5 blades.

Most detachable blade clippers are compatible with universal clipper comb sets like the ones offered by Wahl.

This might change from model to model though – so confirm compatibility at your time of purchase.

 

Cutting Dog Hair On Different Parts Of The Body

You usually use a finer clipper blade on the face, ears, paws, sanitary areas and tail – these are considered touch up or lighter cutting areas.

For example, you might use an Andis #10 blade on the face and ears

You usually use a broader teeth blade on the body and legs. For example, you might use a 7 or 7FC blade on the body

Refer to the blade chart for blades and combs to use on different parts of the body.

 

For example, for all breeds and mixed breeds where Andis haven’t identified that breed elsewhere in their blade chart, they suggest considering the following blades for the following body parts and coat types:

Sanitary Prep – 10

Pads – 15 to 5 /8″ Wide

Body, Slightly Matted – 5, 5FC

Body, Very Matted – 7, 7FC

Body, Very Heavy Coats – 7

Legs – 3¾FC, 5 /8″HT, ¾”HT, Combs or Scissor

Feet (Except Poodle), Beards, Mustaches, Furnishings –  Combs or Scissor

 

Cutting Different Types Of Dog Hair

Dog hair can come in all types, lengths and thicknesses.

It can be fine, short, thin, curly, straight, coarse, matted, thick and even double coat (vs a single coat).

Refer to the blade chart for blades and combs to use on different parts of the body.

Two examples are:

Andis’ 7 & 7FC detachable blades might work well on very matted hair

 

Oster’s Size 3 Skiptooth and Size 5 Skiptooth blades might work well on curly hair

 

Light vs Heavy Duty Dog Hair Cutting

You can already see that clipper blade choice is important for light and heavy duty dog hair clipping.

But, the clipper is important too.

The clipper product description should mention what sort of clipping it is good for.

For example:

– Light Dog Hair Clipping

Cheap electric clippers like the Wahl Deluxe U-Clip might suit light clipping, and also cordless clippers like the Wahl Cordless Clippers (Motion, Bravura, Figura etc.)

 

– Heavy Duty Dog Hair Clipping

Clippers with strong motors, drives, power and torque are better for heavy duty clipping. Examples are the Oster Golden 1 Speed, Wahl KM, Wahl KM10, Wahl Power Grip, Andis AGC2

 

Light dog clippers are quite common, but you can read more about Heavy Duty Dog Hair Clippers in this guide.

 

Cutting Different Dog Breeds, & Cutting For Different Looks/Styles

Dog hair can come in all types, lengths and thicknesses.

It can be fine, short, thin, curly, straight, coarse, matted, thick and even double coat (vs a single coat).

Refer to the blade chart for blades and combs to use on different parts of the body.

Two examples are

Andis’ 7 & 7FC detachable blades might work well on very matted hair

Oster’s Size 3 Skiptooth and Size 5 Skiptooth blades might work well on curly hair

 

Cutting Different Types Of Fur At Once

Say you have one dog with soft and fine fur, and the other with coarse and thick or matted hair.

In this instance, it helps to have a versatile multi speed clipper for all coat types, and have that clipper also be compatible with detachable blades.

This way you can adjust the speed and blades for the different fur types. 

 

Blade Care, & Clipper/Blade Overheating

It’s good practice to get blade oil for your blades to maintain them.

In addition, clipper and blade overheating can be an issue for some people. To combat this, you might:

Buy a backup detachable blade and alternate so you give one a chance to cool down while you use the other

Use the clippers in intervals instead of continuously for an extended period

Use blade oil/coolant on the blades

Use blade combs so the warm blade doesn’t touch your dog’s skin

Keep the clipper speed down for thick and matted coats so the clipper and blades don’t get too hot. Make sure you have a higher power and higher torque clipper though in this instance

If your clipper body heats up, check with the manufacturer it’s not defective, and use gloves for some added protection if you need to

 

Picking A Dog Hair Clipper For Your Dog

Apart from the blades or combs on the clipper, the clipper choice itself is important.

If you put all the individual features aside for a second, you want to make sure of these key things:

The clipper is compatible with the types of blades and combs you need to cut your dogs fur (refer the clipper product description for blade compatibility, and the blade charts for each clipper brand to see what each blade does)

The clipper has enough speed, power and torque to cut your dog’s hair (for thick, long and matted fur dogs especially). Being able to change the speed is good for different coat types, but you also want the base power and torque to get through matted or thick coats. 

 

What Other Features & Things Should You Look Out For In Dog Hair Clippers?

You may like to look out for the following considerations and questions about a clipper you buy:

What thickness of fur is the clipper for? Thin, medium or thick hair?

What types of coats and dog breeds can the clipper be used on? Poodles, terriers, spaniels, all breeds?

How many speeds the clipper has (SPM/strokes per minute)

What the maximum and minimum speeds of the clipper is

How much does the clipper weigh

How long is the clipper

What shape is the clipper when you grip it – circular, or squarer?

How long is the clipper cord

How long is the warranty that comes with the clipper? What is the duration, and what are the conditions of the warranty and return policy?

What sort of motor does the clipper have – rotary, electromagnetic, brushless?

What sort of blade drive system does the clipper have?

Does the clipper have any technology that keeps the power and torque of the drive motor consistent through the cuts?

What comes in the clipper kit – does it come with a blade, blade oil, storage case etc.?

What extra blades might you need to buy with the clipper

What blades the clipper is compatible with

What guide combs the clipper is compatible with

Does the clipper come with any extra features like an ON locking switch?

Is the clipper a 2 in 1 corded and cordless clipper?

 

Additionally for cordless clippers, you might ask:

What type of battery does it have – rechargeable lithium ion, rechargeable NiMH, or replaceable AA?

How long does the battery last for on full charge?

How long does the battery take to charge?

Does the battery charge on a charge stand or directly through a charger cord?

Is the battery in built into the clipper, or is it removable?

 

Electric/Corded Dog Clippers

Our top pick for the best electric dog hair grooming clipper is:

 

Some other popular or commonly used clippers that might draw more mixed reviews, or varying experiences using them might include the:

 

Cordless Dog Clippers

Our top picks for the best cordless dog hair grooming clippers are:

 

NOTE: Wahl in particular has a great range of cordless pet clippers, such as the Arco, Chromado, Bravura & Figura.

You can check them out in the Wahl Clipper Review Guide below, or view them here too:

 

Dog Clippers For Large Dogs

Our top picks for the best dog hair clippers for large dogs are:

 

Some other popular or commonly used clippers that might draw more mixed reviews, or varying experiences using them might include the:

 

Dog Clippers For Small Dogs

Our top picks for the best dog hair clippers for small dogs are:

 

Some other popular or commonly used clippers that might draw more mixed reviews, or varying experiences using them might include the:

 

Best Heavy Duty Dog Grooming Clippers For Thick, Long Or Matted Hair

Heavy duty dog hair clippers usually have to have that extra bit of power and torque through the motor drive.

This helps the clipper blade to not get clogged down or stuck.

 

Our top picks for the best heavy duty dog hair clippers are:

 

*Note – a good tip for grooming long or matted or thick dog hair might be to thin out and shorten the hair with scissors first, and then use the clippers once the hair is more manageable for clipper blades.

Not only will this allow the clipper blades to get through the hair easier and better, but it will likely minimize the likelihood of the blade getting blunted so quickly.

 

What To Look For In A Heavy Duty Dog Hair Clipper

That the manufacturer specifies it’s a heavy duty clipper for matted, long or thick fur

That the clipper has the power and torque to handle matted, thick or long hair.

Usually a heavy duty motor or drive is a good sign. Brushless motors, POWERDRIVE motors (from Wahl), and Constant Speed Control (from Wahl) are all examples of motors or technology/features that may be better for heavier duty grooming

 

What About Speed Of The Clipper For Matted, Thick Or Long Hair?

Contrary to popular belief, higher speeds in the clipper do not make it better for long, thick or matted hair.

In fact, a faster clipper speed may be WORSE.

Fast clippers may heat up more quickly when clipping through matted hair as the motor, drive and blade has to work harder to maintain the same speed through the matted hair.

So, a slower speed with higher torque and power can be the best combination.

 

Electric vs Cordless Dog & Animal Clippers

It’s probably best to use an electric clipper for matted, thick or long hair because you don’t have to worry about a battery running out and you’re going to get a consistent stream of electricity to the clipper.

On top of this, cordless pet clippers are generally designed for light to medium grooming work.

 

Which Dog Clipper Blades To Get For Matted Hair, And In General?

Different clippers are going to be compatible with different blades.

Read the product description for the types of blades that come with and work with that clipper.

On top of this, some blades are going to better for matted, thick and long fur or hair than others.

Manufacturers should have a blade grooming chart, or tell you in the blade or comb product description what type of hair it is good for and what length it cuts to.

For example, you might use an Andis 7 or 7FC blade for very matted hair on most dog breeds. A 10 blade might be better for fine, short or medium length hair.

 

Best Dog Grooming Clippers For Fine, Thin Or Short Hair

The dog clippers you need for fine, thin or short hair are usually going to be different to the ones you might need for coarse, thick, long or matted fur.

You won’t need as much torque and power through the clipper motor and drive shaft.

 

Our top picks for the best dog clippers for fine hair, and short or thin hair are:

 

Which Dog Clipper Blades To Get For Fine, Thin Or Short Hair, And In General?

Different clippers are going to be compatible with different blades.

Read the product description for the types of blades that come with and work with that clipper.

On top of this, some blades are going to better for fine, thin or short fur or hair than others.

Manufacturers should have a blade grooming chart, or tell you in the blade or comb product description what type of hair it is good for and what length it cuts to.

For example, with the Andis you might use an 10 blade for fine, short or medium length hair. A 7 or 7FC might be better for matted or heavy/thick hair.

 

Best Dog Clippers For The Face, Ears, Paws/Feet & Light Touch Ups

If you are grooming and clipping your pet’s fur, but you only need to do touch ups, you can get away with using a smaller less powerful clipper – whether that be an electric clipper or a cordless battery operated clipper.

Having said that, some people may want a more versatile clipper that has the ability to step up for the more heavier duty tasks and can handles matted or thick fur too.

 

Our top picks for the best dog clippers for the face, ears, paws/feet & light touch ups are:

 

Which Dog Clipper Blades To Get For The Face, Ears, Paws/Feet & Light Touch, And In General?

Different clippers are going to be compatible with different blades.

Read the product description for the types of blades that come with and work with that clipper.

On top of this, some blades are going to better for touch ups than others.

Manufacturers should have a blade grooming chart, or tell you in the blade or comb product description what type of hair it is good for and what length it cuts to.

For example, with the Andis you might use an 10 blade for fine, short or medium length hair.

With the Wahl cordless clippers, they come with adjustable blades that allows you to adjust to a fine cut length

 

Clipping Different Dog Breeds

We’ve already mentioned above that:

– You need to get a clipper with features and capabilities to clip your individual dog

– Some blade manufacturers may tell you what blades or combs to use on different breeds in the product description, blade charts or individual breed grooming guides.

 

Andis haven’t identified some specific breeds on their blade chart, and where that is the case, the ‘all breeds’ blades and combs might be used on a breed of dog:

Sanitary Prep – 10

Pads – 15 to 5 /8″ Wide

Body, Slightly Matted – 5, 5FC

Body, Very Matted – 7, 7FC

Body, Very Heavy Coats – 7

Legs – 3¾FC, 5 /8″HT, ¾”HT, Combs or Scissor

Feet (Except Poodle), Beards, Mustaches, Furnishings –  Combs or Scissor

 

Below, we provide information specific to each dog breed, and this information complements what’s written in the guide above.

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are known for their fine haired golden coat.

 

Andis haven’t identified Golden Retrievers specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Golden Retriever are:

Matted coat – 7F

Body – 7F or 5F

Legs, tail, underbody – Oster® shears

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Husky

Siberian Huskies usually have a thick double coat.

 

Andis haven’t identified Huskies specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Poodle

Specifically with a Poodle, they usually have either the common curly dense coats, or the corded coats.

You can either do a common cut, or one of the many Poodle specific cuts such as a Sporting, Puppy, Miami, Kennel Trim, Lamb Trim, Bikini (Summer) Trim, or Poodlington style – just to name a few!

You of course can use different blades and trim different parts of the body to achieve these looks and styles.

 

Specifically for a Poodle general cut, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Face, Throat, Feet, Base of Tail – 10 to 15, 30

Body 7, 7FC to ¾”HT, Combs

Top Knot, Tail Piece – Scissor

Legs – Combs or Scissor

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Poodle:

Poodle Kennel Trim

Matted coat – 7F

Face, feet and base of tail – 10 or 15

Body and legs – 5, 4, 3

Top knot and tail piece – Oster® shears

 

Poodle Lamb Trim

Face, feet and base of tail – 10 or 15

Body – 5, 4 or 3

Legs – 30 with 3/4″ or 1″ UC*

Top knot and tail piece – Oster® shears

 

Poodle Summer Trim (Bikini)

Face, feet and base of tail – 10 or 15

Body and legs – 7F or 5F

Pompons, top knot and tail porn – Oster® shears

Stomach – 10

 

As we mentioned in the introduction to this guide – Poodles have many styles you can cut them in, and particularly when you have a show Poodle you have to cut them in a specific way.

Make sure you get the right clipper blades, combs, scissors, shears and other cutting items to cut your Poodle properly based on the look or style you are going after.

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Bichon Frise

Specifically with a Bichon, they usually have curly hair similar to a Poodle.

 

Specifically for a Bichon Frise, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Plush Look – Body –  3¾, 3¾FC to ¾”HT, Combs

Short Look – Body –  4, 4FC to 5, 5FC

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Bichon are:

Matted coat – 7F

Show trim @ 1″ – 30 & 1″ UC*

Pet trim – 4 & 3

Head – 30 with 3/4″,1 or 1 1/4″ UC*

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are known for their silky coats that can be wavy and even curly in parts such as the ears, underbelly and legs.

English Cocker Spaniels are the more popular type of Cocker Spaniel, but there’s also the American Cocker Spaniel that tends to have a bit more of a puffy/high volume and dense coat than their English counterparts.

 

Specifically for a Cocker Spaniel, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Cocker Spaniels In General

Head, Body, Side, Tail – 7, 7FC to 5, 5FC

Face, Ears, Throat-  10 to 15

 

English Cocker Spaniel

Head – 7FC

Body, Side, Back – 7, 7FC to 5, 5FC

Front of Forelegs – 5, 5FC to 4, 4FC

Neck, Ears, Face, Cheeks – 10 to 15

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Cocker Spaniel are:

American Cocker Spaniel

Body, sides and back only – 7F, 5F or 4F

Sides of neck – 7F

Face, ears and throat – 10

 

English Cocker Spaniel

Body, sides and back only – 7F, 5F or 4F

Front of forearms – 7F

Heads, neck and ears – 15

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Portuguese Water Dog

The Portuguese Water Dog has two main types of coats.

The first is a more compact curly coat, and the second is more of a wavy coat.

 

Specifically for a Portuguese Water Dog, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Lion Clip

Body Last Rib Forward, Legs – ¾”HT or Combs, Scissor

Last Rib Backward, 3/4 of Tail And Face – 5, 7, 10

 

Retriever Clip

Body, Legs, Tail Pattern – 3¾, 3¾FC to ¾”HT, Combs

Face – 4, 4FC, Combs

Head, Ears – Scissor

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Portuguese Water Dog are:

Matted coat – 7F

Short coat – 3, 3F, 4, 4F

Body, legs – 30 & 1″ UC*

Head, tail – Oster® shears

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Pomeranian

Pomeranians are known for their fluffy puffy coats.

 

Andis haven’t identified Pomeranians specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Shih Tzu

Shih Tzus usually have fine, straight and silky coats, with some also being slightly wavy.

 

Specifically for a Shih Tzu, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body, Top of Head, Cheeks –  4, 4FC to ¾”HT, Combs

Head, Ears, Tail, Legs –  Scissor

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Shih Tzu are:

Matted coat – 7F

Puppy trim – 30 & 1″ UC*

Short trim – 4F or 3F

Head, tail, ears – Oster® shears

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Yorkie

Most Yorkies are known for their silky, fine and straight coats.

Having said this, there are some ‘cotton coat’ Yorkies whose coats are slightly more wooly than the standard silky coat.

 

Specifically for a Yorkie, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body – 4, 4FC to ¾”HT

Face, Head – Scissor

Ear Tips – 10

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Yorkie are:

Matted coat – 7F

Puppy trim – 30 & 1″ UC*

Short trim – 4F, 3F

Face – Oster® shears Ear tips 10

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Havanese

A Havanese’s coat can vary, from straight, to wavy to more curly.

 

Andis haven’t identified Havaneses specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Maltese

The Maltese is a dog breed that usually has a silky, fine white coat.

 

Specifically for a Maltese, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body – 5, 5FC to ¾”HT, Combs

Head, Face, Tail, Ears, Underbody – Scissor

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Maltese are:

Matted coat – 7F

Puppy trim – 30 & 1″ UC*

Short trim – 4

Head – 4F, 3F, 30 & 3/4″ or 1″ UC*

Face and tail – Oster® shears

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Jack Russell

Jack Russells have three main coat types – smooth, broken and rough, with rough being the coarser and longer of the three.

 

Andis haven’t identified Jack Russells specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Westie

Westies are known for their snow white coats.

Because the coat tends to naturally stay relatively short compared to other breeds, they perhaps don’t a full clip or trim as often, but you may do a quick clip or trim every few months.

 

Specifically for a Westie, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body, Back, Sides – 7, 7FC to 3¾, 3¾FC, Combs

Head, Underline, Tail, Legs – Scissor

Ear Tips – 10 to 15

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Westie are:

Body, back, sides – 5F, 4F, 3F

Tail, underbody – Oster® shears

Head, legs – 30 & 1″ or 1 1/4″ UC*

Ear tips – 10 or 15

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terriers usually have a double coat, with a more wiry outer coat that can be longer around the legs, underbelly and underside of the body.

They also have the hard-to-miss longer facial hair, beard and eyebrows that many people love.

A Scottish Terrier usually requires a trim every few months to keep well groomed and have their hair maintained.

 

Specifically for a Scottish Terrier, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body, Back, Forechest – 7, 7FC to 4, 4FC, Combs

Ears, Throat, Cheeks – 7, 10 to 15

Top of Head – 8½ to 7, 7FC

Tail – Scissor

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Scottish Terrier are:

Body, back, sides – 5 or 4

Head, neck, cheeks, throat, ears – 10

Tail – 4F

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Schnauzer

The Schnauzer usually has a double coat with a wiry and coarse outer coat.

They also have the long facial hair/moustache/beard hairs that a lot of people know them for.

 

Specifically for a Schnauzer, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body, Sides, Back – 7, 7FC to 4, 5, 5FC

Head, Ears, Throat, Cheeks – 10

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Schnauzer are:

Matted coat – 7F

Throat, ears, cheeks – 10

Body & tail – 7, 5, 4F

Legs – 3 with 3/4″ UC*

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Rough Collie

When you think of a Collie, the first image that comes to most people’s minds is the Rough Coat Collie that looks like Lassie.

However, there is also the Smooth Coat Collie, which is the much shorter coat version of the Rough Coat.

For Rough Coat Collies in particular, you may want to have a periodic fur clipping routine in place to keep their long and thick coat in check.

 

Andis haven’t identified Rough Collies specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Rough Collie are:

Body – 7F

For more length on body – 4 or 3

Short trim – 3, 3F, 4, 4F

Puppy trim – 30 under 1″ UC*

Natural coat – Oster® shears

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Keeshond

A Keeshond looks a bit like a big fluff ball with a heavy and thick double coat. 

 

Andis haven’t identified Keeshonds specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Keeshond are:

Matted coat – 7F

Natural coat – Oster® shears

Short trim, back, sides – 4

Head, neck, ears – 10 or 9

Body, sides, tail – 30 & 1″ UC*

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Samoyed

Samoyeds are known for their thick, white, straight double coat.

 

Andis haven’t identified Samoyeds specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Samoyed are:

Matted coat – 7F

Tail – Oster® shears

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For An English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniels generally have fine or medium thickness fur over their body, with longer wispy or wavy hairs on their ears, chest, legs, underbelly and tail.

 

Specifically for an English Springer Spaniel, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Head – 7FC

Body, Sides, Back, Tail – 7, 7FC, 5, 5FC, Combs

Face, Ear Top, Throat, Cheeks – 10, 15

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on an English Springer Spaniel are:

Body, sides and back only – 7F, 5F or 4F

Head, neck and ears – 10

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For An English, Irish Or Gordon Setter

Setters are known for their silky fine fur with longer whispy fringe hair around their chest, legs, underbelly and tail.

There’s three main types of Setters in the English Setters, Irish Setters and the Gordon Setters, and while their colors are different, their coat types are similar.

 

Specifically for a Setter, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

English, Irish & Gordon Setters

Body, Side, Back – 7, 7FC to 5, 5FC

Head – 5, 7FC

Top of Ears, Throat – 10 to 15

Underbody, Tail, Legs – Scissor

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Setter are:

English Setter

Body, sides and back only – 7F, 5F or 4F

Head, neck and ears – 10

Tail, legs, underbody – Oster® shears

 

Irish Setter

Body, sides, back – 7F, 5F or 4F

Head, neck, ears – 7, 10

Tail, legs, underbody – Oster® shears

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Kerry Blue Terrier

A Kerry Blue Terrier has a dense and wavy/curly coat, feeling like a mix of regular hair and wool.

 

Specifically for a Kerry Blue Terrier, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body, Sides, Back, Tail – 4, 4FC to ¾”HT, Combs

Ears, Throat, Cheeks – 10 to 15

Top of Head – 5, 5FC to 4, 4FC

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Kerry Blue Terrier are:

Body, tail – 4F, 3F

Face – 10

Ears, cheeks, throat – 10

Legs – 30 & 3/4″ or 1″ UC*

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Lakeland Terrier

Lakeland Terriers usually have a bushy wiry outer coat and a soft undercoat.

 

Specifically for a Lakeland Terrier, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body, Sides, Back, Tail –  7, 7FC to 4, 4FC, Combs

Head – 8½

Ears, Throat, Cheeks – 10

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Lakeland Terrier are:

Body and tail – 7F, 5F, 4F, 3F

Head, neck and ears with lay of coat – 10

Legs, chest, beard, eye brows – 30 with 3/4″ or 1″ UC*

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Bedlington Terrier

It’s pretty easy to spot a Bedlington Terrier just from their coat.

They have a fluffy coat that looks kind of like a lamb, with a puffy top knot on top of their head if left to grow out (and kept maintained).

 

Specifically for Bedlington, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body – 5FC to ¾”HT, Combs

Face, Ears, 2/3 of Tail End – 10 to 15

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Bedlington are:

Body – 4 or 3

Head, ears, tail – 10 or 15

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For An Airedale Terrier

Specifically with an Airedale, they usually have a topcoat, which is dense and wiry, and an undercoat, which is short and soft. A grown out coat almost looks curly.

 

Specifically for an Airedale, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Body, Sides, Tail – 7, 7FC to 4, 4FC, Combs

Head, Throat, Cheeks – 9 to 7FC

Ears – 10 to 15

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on an Airedale are:

Body and tail – 7F, 5F, 4F, 3F

Head, neck – 7F

Legs, chest, beard, eye brows – 30 with 3/4″ or 1″ UC*

Ears, cheeks, throat – 7F or 10

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Great Pyrenees

A Great Pyrenees usually has a thick, double, straight coat.

 

Andis haven’t identified Great Pyrenees’ specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Great Pyrenees are:

Matted coat – 7F

Puppy trim – 30 under 1″ UC*

Long body trim – 4 or 3

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Newfoundland

Not only are Newfoundlands a huge dog, but they have a long, thick and heavy coat as well.

 

Andis haven’t identified Newfoundlands specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Newfoundland are:

Matted coat – 7F

Natural coat – Oster® shears

Short coat – 4 or 3

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dogs are known for their thick double coats.

 

Andis haven’t identified Bernese Mountain Dogs specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Bearded Collie

Bearded Collies have a straight, thick and long coat.

 

Andis haven’t identified Bearded Collies specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Bearded Collie are:

Matted coat – 7F

Puppy trim @ 2″ – 30 & 1 1/4″ UC*

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For An Afghan Hound

Afghan Hounds are one of the more exotic dog breeds, with a long, fine, silky, thick coat.

 

Andis haven’t identified Afghan Hounds specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on an Afghan Hound are:

Matted coat – 7F

On saddle only – 7F

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Fox Terrier Or Irish Terrier

Fox Terriers and Irish Terriers tend to have similar types of coats – wirey and short.

The Smooth Fox Terrier is the one exception to this, with their coats still being short but more crisp than wirey.

 

Specifically for Fox Terriers and Irish Terriersl, Andis blades and combs you might use (on an Andis detachable blade clipper), according to their blade chart, are:

Fox & Irish Terriers

Body, Side, Back, Tail – 5, 5FC, Combs

Head, Ears, Throat, Cheeks – 10

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Irish Terrier are:

Irish Terrier Only

Body, sides, back – 7F, 5F, 5

Head, neck and ears – 10

Tail, legs, underbody – Oster® shears

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Sealyham Terrier

Sealyham Terriers usually have a wiry white outer coat.

Some people prefer to handstrip the coat, whilst others prefer to use a clipper.

 

According to Andis’ blade chart, detachable blades you might you for a Sealyham Terrier are:

Body, Back, Fore chest – 7, 7FC to 4, 4FC, Combs

Ears, Throat, Cheeks – 7, 10 to 15

Top of Head – 8½ to 7, 7FC

Tail – Scissor

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Sealyham Terrier are:

Body, back and sides only – 5 or 4

Head, neck and ears – 10

Tail – 5 or 4

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Dandie Dinmont

A Dandie Dinmont usually has a wavy wiry coat.

 

Andis haven’t identified Dandie Dinmonts specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

According to Oster’s Canine blade chart, Oster detachable blades you might use on a Dandie Dinmont might be:

Body, sides and back only – 5 or 4

Head and tail, legs, underbelly – Oster® shears

Legs & undercarriage – Oster® shears

Ears – 10 or 15

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Labradoodle

Labradoodles tend to have three main coat types – flat, fleece (wavy) and wool (curly).

 

Andis haven’t identified Labradoodles specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Goldendoodle

Goldendoodles can have a variety of coat types including wavy, curly and straight.

 

Andis haven’t identified Goldendoodles specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Maltipoo

Maltipoos tend to have fluffy/wooly coats, with some being more straighter, and others being wavy.

 

Andis haven’t identified Maltipoos specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

Dog Hair Grooming Clippers For A Cockapoo

Cockapoos can have a variety of coat types depending on the genes that come through as dominant from their parents.

They can have loose wavy, tight curly or more straighter fur.

Andis haven’t identified Cockapoos specifically on their blade chart, so, their ‘all breeds’ blades and combs recommendations might apply

 

 

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