Dog Hair Clippers Guide

Buying dog hair clippers involves an initial expense that may well seem substantial. In the longer term, however, purchasing a good quality set of dog clippers will turn out much cheaper for you than repeated visits to the groomer.

Nevertheless, when choosing your dog hair clippers, you want to make sure you get the best you can for your money. There is a large choice of clippers and at a first glance it’s not easy to make a comparison.

To help you, we have put together a guide to the best dog hair clippers and a list of points to consider to help you choose the right clippers for you and your dog. For additional information and reviews, click on the links.

Points to Consider When Buying Dog Hair Clippers

• First of all, what kind of dog hair clipper you choose obviously depends on your dog. Does he, or she, require frequent grooming? The size of your dog as well as will the thickness of the coat are other factors to take into account. Perhaps your dog is a little nervous and likely to be sensitive to noise or vibrations? And do you plan to just do a bit of trimming or full coat jobs?
• Secondly, for you to work comfortably with the clipper it should be ergonomic. You want a clipper that is comfortable for you to hold and not be to heavy to work with, especially if you work often and for extended periods of time.
• The noise level of a dog hair clipper is also important for both you and your pet. Noisy clippers are disturbing and can be frightening for the dog.
• Overheating is another issue. You shouldn’t have to wait to let the clipper cool down when you’re in the middle of grooming your dog.
• Too much vibration can be tiresome for both dog and groomer. For those who clip frequently, such as professional groomers, vibrations can cause circulation problems in hands and arms.
• Faster speed usually generates more noise, but it is useful on thick coats and allows for accelerated progress. A multi-speed dog hair clipper is an alternative where versatility is needed.
• The dog hair clipper’s resistance to knocks and drops is another issue. The clipper should be made of a material that doesn’t break too easily.
• Is the motor housing sealed or does it have ventilation holes where hair and dust can get in and cause problems?
• Does the motor have enough power or is it too weak if, for instance, you have a dog with thick matted fur?
• Do you prefer a corded or cordless dog hair clipper? Some people find it much easier to work with an uncorded clipper, not to mention that you can take it with you and use it anywhere. Yet, with a corded clipper you will never run out of power and won’t have to recharge the clipper. If you opt for a corded clipper you also have a greater choice of good quality clippers.
• Finally, price is, of course, an important matter. The thing to bear in mind is that a good quality dog clipper that lasts for many years is more cost effective than an initially cheaper clipper that soon breaks and has to be replaced or repaired.

A few other things you may want to take into consideration are ease of maintenance, as well as availability and price of spare parts. For additional information about the dog grooming clippers in our guide, as well as photos and reviews, click on the links in the guide.

Corded Dog Hair Clippers

Cordless Dog Hair Clippers

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