What Brand Of Clippers/size Blade For Westie Coat?

[Alexis]

Hi All,

I am looking at buying a pair of clippers for my Westie girl but cant decide what brand to go.. i was looking at the Andis AGC2 or the Wahl KM-SS or the Wahl KM2?? And also i was going to go a #10 blade but not really sure?

What do other westie owners use to clip their westies?

[Clyde]

I like the Wahls. I have the double speed but only ever use low, so single speed is fine. I would go no shorter than a 7 on a Westie, you could even do a 5.

[GoldiesRgr8Poodles2]

the andis agc are heavier and run hotter but they are very nice... I use the wahl km 2 only ever on high speed as I find it gives a smoother finish. All my girls at my shop use the wahl km 2. I had a pair of single speed and just found it was slower going to get a nice finish. The other things about the andis is they are heavier too. ANd my westie clients vary anyhting for a #3 to a #7. The average is a #5. The #10 would be handy to clip the belly/ groin and armpit area though.

[Alexis]

Hi Thanks guys.. i think i will go with the Wahl KM2.. They seem to come with a great recommendation..

My westie girl is very young at the moment but want to get her used to the noise of it so she doesnt freak when she is a little older and it comes time to clipping her..

Thanks again

[becks]

I would use a 5f on the body, unless the coat is very thick, then the skin will show through if clipped shorter. A 10 blade is useful for clipping the tips of the ears.