How do I Choose Dog Clippers?

Finding the right dog clippers to groom your pet at home depends on your dog's hair type. Trimming between professional grooming also takes a different kind of clipper from grooming your dog yourself.

Comfortable Fit and Maintenance Free
- Purchase clippers that are a comfortable fit for your hands.
  
  Purchase a clipper that has a comfortable fit for your hand and won't cause strain on your wrist or elbow. Choose a clipper you don't have to take apart to clean or oil for easier maintenance.
Hair Type
- Long-haired dogs need a two-speed clipper.
  
  Make sure the clipper you choose fits your dog's hair type. Long-haired dogs and those with thick hair will need more frequent grooming, a two-speed clipper will work best for this. For a short-haired dog or those with thin hair, a single speed clipper will work fine.
Noise and Strength
- Purchase clippers that won't heat up in your hands.
  
  If you have a nervous dog, you might wish to buy quiet clippers. It also is a good idea to buy clippers that don't heat up in your hand. Clippers contained in break-resistant housing will keep them from breaking if you drop them.
Detachable Blades
- Detachable blades make for easier cleaning and keeps the blades sharp.
  
  Detachable and rust-proof blades work best and last longer. Detaching the blades makes for easier cleaning and keeps the blades sharper for better grooming.