What is the best blade and comb combination to clip a Wheaten Terrier who has 4 in long hair and would like about 1 1/2 - 2 inches? Thank you.
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I always use a 30 blade under a comb attachment as it tends to give a nicer finish - if you don't have a 30 don't worry too too much but I wouldn't use anything less than a 10 under a comb - and as far as the comb size I'd probably go with a 7 or 8 comb if grooming with the coat without a vacuum clipper, which is your green or teal in the wahl comb attachments ... but this also depends on how you groom your baby, with or reverse ... I have 2 mini schnauzers and they have very different coats, my female comes up so much better if I reverse clip her. If you're still unsure obviously start with your longest attachment and work your way shorter to the length you find most attractive on your baby. I wasn't sure if when you say you use a 4 if your'e referring to the blade or comb ... so I hope this helps - good luck and just enjoy the experience - the good news is it's only hair and it will grow back - cheers :)
1403659
This blade sucked because it's too long the hair drops too low and it won't clip it. Unless you have a dog with very stiff and long long hair.
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I found a kit here on amazon that fit the clippers. It was a full set with all different lengths. I just had to make sure that it fit the andis. I love mine---my only complain is watch it when grooming because it heats up and will burn you pet if you dont watch it. I want to order the porcelion attachments but they are $$$$ maybe 1 at a time. those prevent the heat up. Hope that answers your questions----if not let me know.
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How do you know if you should get the small or large combs. We have a bichon Shitzu and a mini goldendoodle and want to start grooming them with our new Andis ultra edge. Just not sure if we need the small or large combs. THANKS:)
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The clipper and blades are terrific! I used the number 10 for close and the 4F for a longer length and 15 for the face , nose and eyes. I had 2 # 10's as the blades get hot, I would cool them in the blade wash. These are powerful enough to go through matts. My dog was a lahasa apso and poodle mix. He had a very thick coat and undercoat. These blades work very well, you just need to figure out what size you want and maybe order 2 of one kind and a couple of other sizes, so you can keep clipping, because they do get hot.
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I have a set that we bought for our dog. He is a chow/golden retriever mix. The clippers work well for what we use them for. We don't trim all his hair, just his legs, feet, ears and any excess hair on his hindend . Can't really say how they would work for a full clip but I think they would be fine. Hope that helps.
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I have Goldendoodles and use this blade. However, I suggest going to the Andis site to see which ades are used for different trims.
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We have a yorkie and a Lhasapoo. Use a3 3/4 FC blade and the comb at whatever length you want. Hopes that helps.
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It is 3/8 of an inch long. The standard one that comes with the clipper is too short for me. So I purchased this 3/8" blade to give my pomeranians summer cuts (lion cuts). I feel like the 3/8" blade is too long. I should of bought something slightly shorter. Like a 1/4" blade. Take a ruler and see where 3/8" is and you will see how long it is. I personally wanted it shorter because I don't want to cut my poms more than 2x's in the summer.
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I would recommend a #5 or a #7 skiptooth blade followed by a #5 or #7 finishing blade. So if you have a #7 finishing blade, use the #7 skiptooth. Be careful using the skiptooth. You can knick your pet. Be careful.
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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 :)
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My mother has this exact clipper (hence why I purchased it), hers is 30 years old, and still works like a charm. However, mine does not cut my dog's hair like hers cuts his. He is a miniature schnauzer, but his hair seems more frizzy and fine. My personal opinion would be that it would not be worth the money for a longer haired dog as there are not any guarantees that it will fair well. By all means, I may be wrong, but I wish I had saved my money.
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Hi Peggy this is a fantastic clipper for any dog... if you are new to grooming Suggest you do a little research on the type of blades you will need to achieve the desired look for your dog. There is loads of info out there when you search "how to groom a ----. Suggest going with ceramic blades rather than steel as they stay cooler longer.. I should clarify that I am by no means a pro and only take care of my lasso apso and A cocker spaniel trimming both with a 10, 7 and 3 blades to achieve a puppy cut.. Lower the number longer the cut... Higher the number the closer the cut... A 15 will cut down to skin. You can also use a 10 blade with a plastic rake attachment to get a longer cut but I have not. Hope that helped
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Try clipper blade 7. The higher the clipper blade number the shorter the hair will be. There are websites that will tell you what size blade to use to get the hair length you want, they are very helpful. Just goggle it.
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I don't use the comb attachments. Not sure about the Competition Series blades but this is the BEST clipper I ever had. No trouble with my Golden Retrievers trimming, and they have thick coat. Very precise too!
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It depends on how thick the Chow's hair is, and if it has bad mats or not. If good condition, then a 4F or 3 3/4 F Andis blade would be a good length.
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I think that will be difficult to achieve, but I'd use scissors for that length. Then again my pooch has hairlike coat and this blade could not cut it so I use scissors/ shears to clean up anything over 3/8"
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Yes, for sure, I have a goldendoodle, 4 months old. Worked amazing with the #10 blade with the combs. I ended up buying the large comb size as well for the variety of cut lengths.