Dog Clippers Are a LIFESAVER For A Dog Groomer
One of the primary things to look for when choosing dog clippers is the maintenance required of the clippers. The best clippers require virtually no maintenance, no oiling or greasing of internal parts, which means less work for you and your groomers.
Another helpful feature is to find dog grooming clippers with a long cord, sufficient enough to reach the dog grooming table you use. If you get clippers with a short cord, you’re guaranteed frustration!
Another important feature is the number of speeds the dog grooming clippers have. Many clippers have only one speed and generally don’t have a lot of power, making it difficult to clip matted hair. When this happens, you can end up having a dog with an uneven cut. In addition, single speed dog grooming clippers tend to heat up faster and can result in a skin burn on the dog being groomed.
One standout point with one-speed clippers, however, is that since the very sharp blades tend to have a lower cutting speed, there’s less chance of cutting or nicking the dog’s skin.
Regardless of the dog grooming clipper you choose, they’ll need a little bit of maintenance. For example, each time you finish a grooming session, you should clean the clipper blade to remove the dander, dirt or hair that’s stuck in the blade. If you miss this one crucial step in maintenance, you could overheat your clippers and burn out the motor! In addition, weekly oiling of the blades helps keep them in tip-top shape.
Before deciding on a specific dog grooming clipper, you need to evaluate what type of dog you’ll be using them on. Smaller breeds that don’t require a lot of grooming may be easier to groom with a pair of lightweight clippers that don’t make a lot of noise. Larger breeds may even require the type of heavy-duty clippers that are used for shearing sheep.
Obviously, the more use your clippers get, the more durable they need to be. If you’re running a dog grooming business, you should opt for a professional pair of clippers. If you’re simply grooming your own pet a few times each year, a mid-range pair should do just fine.
Dog grooming clippers range in price from around $100 to approximately $250, depending on the features. Regardless of your application, you can find the perfect dog grooming clippers that will suit you to a “T”.