BittyMooPeeb Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 A lady who adopted one of my fosters rang me the other day to ask if the dog clippers she had seen in Woolies would be any good. All I know is that they are 'endorsed' by Dr Harry and cost around $100. Has anyone had experience with these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) Havent seen them, but I dont think they'd be very good.. They would be better of paying a bit more and getting some professional ones that are sure to work Edited March 14, 2006 by wagsalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Ah, no. At least not for anything like a full body clip. Perhaps for a bit of ear/facial trimming they might be OK. From memory the Dr Harry ones are made by Breville, have a fixed blade and combs. Hard to keep clean and sharpen and limited in what they can do. Only person I know who bought them upgraded to "real" clippers shortly afterwards. You can pick up one speed Andis ones for not much more than that - changable blades etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugar Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 My daughters friends mum just bought the Dr Harry ones for $39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula- Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 You can pick up one speed Andis ones for not much more than that - changable blades etc. This one? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Andis-Pet-Groomer-K...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle3081 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 The Dr Harry endorsed clipper is useless and is a total waste of money. You are better off spending the extra money on a professional Wahl KM clipper for around $220. I would not buy the Andis pet clipper kit; it is better than the Dr Harry but will not cut all hair types and is more of a trimmer than a clipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Nah Paula, that one is also useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 Nah Paula, that one is also useless So that is not the one that Poodlefan recommended? Or it is the one but you dont like it? Or there was a joke somewhere that I just didn't get? This person is elderly, and adopted Pearl who came into DAS a matted clump of pain. She has a soft, dense, slightly wavy coat. She (the owner) lives in Gundagai and so has limited shopping options. She has just clipped Pearl and says she did it with hand clippers . We had these for our Schnauzer when we were kids - this poor womans hand must be about to drop off! Does anyone have a link to the clippers already mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJack Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I have a $10 clipper from Big W that is electric and came with comb and scissors etc. I have one maltese that I clip all over (virtually shave) every three months. It is certainly not an expert job and wouldn't hold up to constant, daily use but it's been 18 months and it is still going strong. If it dies, whats another $10 at BigW? Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBOTERROR Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I use the OSTER brand clippers , they have being really good as i do odd jobs for friends dogs that i use clippers on , as i have basic knowledge in grooming , so i am currently learning . Kelly p/s i paid about $ 600 - $ 700 for these clippers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 So that is not the one that Poodlefan recommended? Or it is the one but you dont like it? Or there was a joke somewhere that I just didn't get? I think poodlefan would be referring to these one speed: two speed: rather than 'pet clippers' that Paula posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I was referring to single speed Andis Clippers but I haven't actually eyeballed my friends new ones. Perhaps they are the pet clippers. She only wants them for trimming her Brittany - they'll probably be fine for that. I'd certainly want something with a better motor for full body clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hrm... well let us know when you see them what they are like! What do you trim on a Brittany without scissors? Throat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula- Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) Nah Paula, that one is also useless ;) I clip Angus with scissors - I'm sure he gets embarrassed going for a walk Edited March 14, 2006 by paula_canberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Vehs: What do you trim on a Brittany without scissors? Throat? You do a tidy up on the head, and ears. At least that's all she asked me to do before she got clippers. No doubt Helen could give you more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicestman77 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 A lady who adopted one of my fosters rang me the other day to ask if the dog clippers she had seen in Woolies would be any good. All I know is that they are 'endorsed' by Dr Harry and cost around $100.Has anyone had experience with these? I there 'BittyMooPeeb' don't buy Dr Harry's clippers, i sharpen clipper blades, and the amount of times that people send me blades, and stories, about their clippers, and you can bet "London to Brick" Dr Harry's clippers are alway in the conversation, nicestman77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll see if I can find out where the one speed Andis clippers can be purchased around Gundagai, and pass all of the information on to Pearl's mum. She'd said to me on the phone 'they must be OK mustn't they, if they are endorsed by Dr Harry?'. It's a shame that this isn't the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Gail is this lady on the Net? Its probably the cheapest place to source them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul & lis Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I use the OSTER brand clippers , they have being really good as i do odd jobs for friends dogs that i use clippers on , as i have basic knowledge in grooming , so i am currently learning .Kelly p/s i paid about $ 600 - $ 700 for these clippers . we use oyster wahl and andis clippers the cheap brandS at supermarkets are good for one or two clips and then they die by the way $600 - $ 700 for AN OYSTER IS A BIT MUCH THEY COST ABOUT $320 TO $360 NEW WITH A BLADE if you are desperate i can let you have a oyster clipper in good condition for around $100 CHEERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Gail is this lady on the Net? Its probably the cheapest place to source them. Not on the net unfortunately. If she is interested I'll see if I can find some for her if this is the cheapest way. (have PM'd you Paul and Lis) Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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