grooming tools,can u use regular hair clippers? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Sgt_Cooper · 11-18-2010, 05:34 PM

Just cuious, thinking about doing some grooming at home. Im still a learning mamma, but is there a real difference in pet grooming clippers and regular people clippers?

rtsmichele · 11-18-2010, 05:39 PM

pet grooming clippers will cut the dog's nails, while people clippers will crush, then cut them.

Sgt_Cooper · 11-18-2010, 05:42 PM

i mean for the hair, is there a real difference in the pet hair clippers or can u use the "people" kind.

rtsmichele · 11-18-2010, 05:55 PM

Duh!! I spent a little more money on good pet clippers (I have three dogs) and it really makes a difference in how well they cut. I was using cheap clippers and Dahl people clippers before. It depends on how much you want to spend. I looked at it like saving $40-$60 per dog per grooming, so it was definitely worth it for me.

DvlshAngel985 · 11-18-2010, 06:27 PM

I have used people clippers on Kaji. He has a thicker soft coat, so I think the clippers just can't handle his coat. I'm a little worried that expensive clippers won't cut his coat evenly either. I'm letting his hair grow for now, so I think I'll worry about expensive clippers later.

11-18-2010, 05:34 PM	#1
Sgt_Cooper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ky Posts: 137	grooming tools,can u use regular hair clippers? Just cuious, thinking about doing some grooming at home. Im still a learning mamma, but is there a real difference in pet grooming clippers and regular people clippers?

11-18-2010, 06:27 PM	#5
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I have used people clippers on Kaji. He has a thicker soft coat, so I think the clippers just can't handle his coat. I'm a little worried that expensive clippers won't cut his coat evenly either. I'm letting his hair grow for now, so I think I'll worry about expensive clippers later. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

11-18-2010, 05:39 PM	#2
rtsmichele YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 289	pet grooming clippers will cut the dog's nails, while people clippers will crush, then cut them.

11-18-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
Sgt_Cooper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ky Posts: 137	i mean for the hair, is there a real difference in the pet hair clippers or can u use the "people" kind.

11-18-2010, 05:55 PM	#4
rtsmichele YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 289	Duh!! I spent a little more money on good pet clippers (I have three dogs) and it really makes a difference in how well they cut. I was using cheap clippers and Dahl people clippers before. It depends on how much you want to spend. I looked at it like saving $40-$60 per dog per grooming, so it was definitely worth it for me.