WildatHeart Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 My friend has asked me to clip their dog (nothing fancy, i'm no professional) just to make the coat shorter and neater but not sure on what size blade to use. Done a couple of little SWF's ages ago but I cant remember what i used. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 It really depends on how thick the undercoat is. If you have a #7 or even a #3,4,5 i would try those first. If very thick & they want it short i would use an #8.5 providing the undercoat was there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 It depends how short they want the coat and what size blade will do a neat trim. 5f or 7f would be short without going bald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I'd probably even go a 4F. But a 7F if you didn't have anything else. And if you didn't have a 7F then a 10 with a gently applied hand WITH the direction of the hair growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildatHeart Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 a 7f against the hair growth is the same length as a 10 with the growth! btw it's shih tzu not shitzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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