How to Select Dog Clippers

Clipping your dog's fur requires quality dog clippers. As a dog owner, you need to remember that clippers are important to use when grooming your dog. You can use the clippers on his whole body, but it's especially important around his face, legs and feet. If you take your dog to a groomer, they will use pet clippers to trim his fur, but this is something that you can do at home if you have the right tool.

Instructions

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      Choose dog clippers that have break-resistant housing as a feature. When grooming your dog, he might not always sit still, and this can cause the clippers to fall to the ground. Break-resistant housing ensures they won't be easily damaged.

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      Pay attention to the speed of the dog clippers. The motor should be powerful enough to allow the clipper to clip through even tough dog fur. For the toughest fur, you will probably need clippers with a rotary motor. For a medium-length coat fur, clippers with a pivot motor work well. And if you have a dog with a thin coat of fur, you can save money buy purchasing clippers with an electromagnetic motor.

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      Choose dog clippers that come with a variety of blade sizes. Even if you keep your dog's coat of fur all the same length, you will probably want to trim areas around its face with a shorter length blade. The most commonly used blade sizes are between seven and 40, with the highest number indicating the shortest cut.

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      Check to make sure the blades are detachable. This way, they can be replaced. The blades you use should also be rust and chemical-resistant, which will help them last longer.

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      Select clippers that require no maintenance. You have to take care of your dog; you shouldn't have to worry about taking apart the clippers and piling the internal parts. Also, clippers that require air vents to keep them cool can get clogged, which will require you to take the clippers apart. Find dog clippers that are cool-running without fans or air vents.

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      Check to see if any accessories come with the dog clippers. The grooming process will require lubricating oil and a brush, which often come included in the package when you buy clippers.