I have a german shepherd (2-3in length hair) has anyone used this for hair thats not really short? With double coat?
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I've got border collies, double coat, fur EVERYWHERE; probably shed just as ridiculously as a GS. I don't brush them with this, I massage and loosen up the fur before using a slicker brush. It gets heaps of fur up, and the dogs eyes roll back up in their head from enjoyment. Haha. Plus they always look good. I haven't used it for a wash/scrub but it's better then I imagined it would be dry.
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I have a husky and I use this one for her: Zoom Groom Rubber Brush Medium/Firm Raspberry. It works beautifully and she LOVES it. It is amazing how much hair comes off, and how much better she looks afterwards.
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Yes, you can do different lengths using the blade guards. I use the shortest guard on my Havanese and it leaves her hair about an inch long. Just make sure coat is clean before clipping.
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I use my FURminator as brushes and as de-shedding tools. I have small FURminators for my 2 small dogs and large ones for the 2 long-haired large dogs. If your small dog has short hair be sure a get the brush for short hair. My dogs truly enjoy their "FURminator time"; I use a small dog, short hair one on my Jack Russell terrier, a small dog long hair brush on my Shitzu , and large dog long hair FURminators on my Chow/Lab mixes. I believe the FURminators are well worth the money.
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it did our dog. she had smooth hair and it could still go abit larger if needed. used on next dog with bushy hair couldn't go any bigger
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Depends on the breed. I bought the short hair for two English Bulldog's and a Labrador. The girlfriend that recommended the Furminator to me uses a long hair on her Golden Retrievers. A dog is not considered "long hair" unless their fur is 2" long or longer. Hope this helps!
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We are using the collar on our standard poodle. It is working well on his medium curl, inch length hair. My sister uses the collar for her large male German Shepard who has thick, longish hair. All of us have been satisfied with the product and haven't had a problem due to hair type. I'd investigate the return policy for peace of mind.
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Hi Sue,The lower the number of the blade, the longer the cut. I used this on my Scottie and Westie's side coats and it left the hair around 2 inches long. Their coats were around 4 inches at the time. Hope that helps!
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Yes and no. I have a German Shepard, and the clippers work on him. That being said it's a progressive task. Go straight to a short attachment and they'll get stuck in the long hair. If you take it once around with a comb about half of the desired overall length and then again with the shortest comb you want to use in the end, it'll work just fine. If you're pressed for time get something worth a stronger motor. If not, save the cash and buy this one.
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No not at all. The brush is not good for long coarse hair, my puppy is a Saint Bernard rough coat and it did nothing my hair brush was better.
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My dog has very thick hair also , it works great and does not overheat , make sure you get the proper size blade you want for your dogs hair length , do not get the combs they do not work well at all .
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I have a Shih Tzu and her hair gets very long. I am also very familiar with the Cocker Spaniel coat as I have owned one as well. Yes it will work fine. Go slow in the direction of the hair, not against the direction. Keep the blades moderately oiled. Also make sure you detangle any possible knots and brush thoroughly before you cut. You will be fine.
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I have used it on a Pomeranian and a Shih-Tzu. One has a thick DOUBLE coat (Pomeranian) and the other a more silky, thinning hair. It worked great for both of those.
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I have pugs, and it works great for the shedding. Not quite sure how long your dogs hair is, but I got the short for the pugs
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It does work well on short hair dogs. I have a papillon and a german short hair and both have had positive responses to the collar. Hope this helps!
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I have a Golden Retriever and she has mostly hair over 2 inches, but some shorter on her back. I have the long hair version and it works great for her.
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No I only use it when I brush our dog which is really only during the seasons of her blowing her coat which is twice per hear. Short hair dog with minimal shedding.
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Both my yorkies have really fine hair, and it works very well. I don't have experience with other clippers, but I've noticed you have to cut the same area a few times and in different directions to get it really straight, specially when using those spacers thingies :)