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Becks - I too have noticed how many tables with wheels there are in the UK and the US and that's why I thought it was worth asking which was preferable - Knowing how muddy it can get here in New Zealand I had thought that all terrain tyres would be a good idea if I do go ahead with the trolley idea. Also, I'm not so fussed about showing in awful weather so have a bit of habit in staying in bed on those horrible days :p When you say "tables and table tops" are you referring to grooming tops to crates? I'm always amazed at how few grooming tops to crates are available or even tables that are designed to have crates fit under them - seems logical to me but grooming table manufacturers insist on using hinges that won't let big crates fit under. Thanks for the input Libby

Thanks for all the replies - I thought trolley would be the answer too but it's nice to have it confirmed. For those with aluminium ones do you find they are strong enough for the larger breeds - I've heard stories of twisting and warping over time? I'd like to make an aluminium one just to keep it lighter but might use panels with ventilation holes as walls rather than vertical bars for extra rigidity. I'll get my designing hat on and keep you posted on the progress - thanks again. Libby

Hi Everyone I'll be returning to showing later in the year with my new Affie puppie after a long time off and I'm keen to upgrade my old gear for some new easier to handle stuff. I appreciate these new items are going to be a big investment but I'm quite handy with the old welding skills so I'm keen to build my own in the time before puppy arrives. So I'd love some thoughts and opinions on which set up you think is better and which is most suitable for a larger breeds: 1. Show trolley - folding with grooming top and off road type wheels 2. Grooming Table with wheels - used as trolley to cart around folding crate, chair, grooming bag and assorted junk 3. Old school method of folding grooming table and folding crate - lot of trips from the car and one tired handler! Any thoughts and ideas would be most appreciated. Thanks Libby Wellington, NZ

Hiya I've just been through the same hunt for the perfect dryer. I ended up buying the Double K 9000 - its the heated stand dryer with hose attachments. Its been great and has a great deal of power. All the attachments make it very versitile and its been the best of both worlds having variable heat and variable airflow. I can highly recommend it !! I've used a few different dryers and have to say having something with a bit more oomph has made a big difference (from the dogs point of view too!) - that said Lowenhart is right - you need to be careful about your air angles when drying long coats. Good Luck!! Libby