Dog Clippers

[Bellabarlee]

Hi Dolers,

We would like to get some of your opinion's, we are looking at buying a pair of quality clippers for doing poodles BUT not sure what brand to get, any help would be appreciated, thankyou

[shmoo]

have you ever clipped a dog or poodle before?

[poodle3081]

The most popular clipper used by professional groomers today in Australia is the Wahl KM2. You can pick them up for under $200.

[Bellabarlee]

Thankyou for your responces, I have been learning how to clip, not perfect yet but im sure with a bit more practice things will come togather

[Rascalmyshadow]

Hi good luck with the grooming, I have tried quite a few brands and the best two (IMO) are Laube and Andis.

If you have a toy or mini I would go with the Andis as they are a little lighter, cheaper and easier to handle. If you have a standard I would but the Laube they are a bit more expensive but are extreemly powerful and will make the job a lot easier.

I used to use the KM-1 until I tried the above brands.

[BC]

I have always used the Wahl KM2, so do not know much about the other brands. I have never had a problem and am very comfortable using these clippers on poodles, but as you are new to grooming, you may find the Andis better, as NicoleL said, as they are lighter. When you go to buy, ask if you can actually take them out of the box and feel which ones you are going to be most comfortable with.

[poodle3081]

The Wahl KM2s are lighter than the Andis AGC and the Laube. Andis have the Super AGC2 which is apowerful clipper and is a better buy than the Laube. Laube are expensive to buy and very expensive to repair.

[Rascalmyshadow]

Laube are more expensive to buy and repair but from what i've been told they have a longer life and so far I have found them to be better quality. I would personally spend the extra.

[Poodle wrangler]

I bought some 'Saxon' brand clippers from a Doler Nicestmann77. Haven't seen them advertised recently, but these were a good budget buy for a newbie. I'm not experienced enough to advise a brand, really. Nicestmann77 has good value clipper blades and sharpening; very helpful.

Whatever you decide, checkout prices online as they can vary by about $100- for exactly the same clippers.

[nicestman77]

Laube are more expensive to buy and repair but from what i've been told they have a longer life and so far I have found them to be better quality. I would personally spend the extra.

Hi "poodle wrangler" we advertise on a Australian auction site now (Oztion auctions) thanks for the plug.

[poodlefan]

Another vote here for the Andis two speed. I love them - nice fit in the hand, don't get too hot and don't need to be opened up for servicing like some other brands.

I've had my pair for about 5 years and they are used to groom about 5 dogs. The only problem I've had (which is very common) is that the cord needed to be replaced on them as it broke away from the motor housing.