3shepherds Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hi, can anyone recommend a set of Poodle clippers for use at home? My friend has a elderly mini and as he's getting older (he's 15) he's getting a bit narky with groomers, He bit the groomer yesterday Friends OH can do anything with him so thought he might try keeping him clipped himself. A store in the Canberra area or online would be OK too. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ Grooming World Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I will say an Andis AGRC clipper is the best for Poodle. Its speed is almost the fastest in the marketsuper at 4500 spm, and it come with a ceramic blade #10, which is much cooler than metal blade while running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle3081 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The best value clipper is the Wahl KM. Either the KM2 or KMSS would be fine. You can pick these up for under $200 and they are a professional quality clipper. Do a Google search for "Wahl Clipper" and you will find them online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I like the km 2 speed for my poodles...purchased online at clipperworld.com.au Agreed though the ceramic blades on the Andis are effectively cool, I use metal blades but have many so can change frequently. Im sure they will stock a variety of clippers for you to browse & decide upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I wouldn;t bother with the Wahls. If he's biting the groomer, there's every chance he'll bite the owner too. The groomer will start with the face and can then pop a muzzle on him for any spots where he's become touchy in his old age. Depending on how he's clipped off now, the owner might want to opt for a shorter, no fuss, no brush cut, this is generally what we do with older dogs. They spend less time with us and on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 You could contact Nicestman77 http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showuser=8666 I think that he has some reconditioned/rebuilt clippers for sale, He is so helpful. If you email him give him your phone number and he will call you via skype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) I home groom my poodles and use the Andis Pro 2 speed. You will need a few blades too. What colour is the poodle? Clipperworld (check the DOL banners) is a good place to shop. I don't think there's such a thing as "bargain" clippers. Generally you get what you pay for. Buy a good set and they'll last for years. The "pet grooming" cheaper ones are rubbish. Frankly with the older dogs, a fairly short all over clip might be the go. Something like a 4# blade. If your friend has no experience grooming a dog, I'd invest in a copy of Shirley Kalstone's grooming book too. It has a lot of useful tips on how to position the clippers and the dog. Edited January 9, 2011 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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