I have two westies and would like to buy some good quality dog clippers. I have'nt groomed them before so if you have any grooming tips that would be helpful!!! Have looked at Andis clippers and reviews seem ok
I have a 7 year-old model of the Andis AG single speed:
http://grooming.petedge.com/Andis-AG-Single-Speed-Clipper-AD21730.pro?parentCategoryId=190&categoryId=330&subCategoryId=397
We use these on our Scotties, so our needs would be similar. This model comes in a 2-speed and Andis offers a more deluxe AGC model in both single and 2-speed. A similarly priced Oster model would also be a good choice. You will also need to purchase blades. With the Andis model the smaller the blade number the longer the hair will be. The blades we use the most are a 5 (cold weather), and 7 (summer) on the back. We use a 10 for the head, face and neck. I know a Westie head is quite different though.
Check with Westie rescue for information about grooming. I got so much help from our breed rescue groups (via email) when I contacted them about grooming supplies and "how-to's" with our fearful rescue. You can also pick up an inexpensive grooming book on e-bay. I also recommend a really good set of dog grooming shears. Be prepared, the shears are very expensive. We have a pair of thinning shears, but honestly don't use them much. Realize my dogs are pet Scots, not show dogs that would need hand stripping of the coat. Good luck, and remember hair grows back!
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i've found whal are the best chippers
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I have a 7 year-old model of the Andis AG single speed:
http://grooming.petedge.com/Andis-AG-Single-Speed-Clipper-AD21730.pro?parentCategoryId=190&categoryId=330&subCategoryId=397
We use these on our Scotties, so our needs would be similar. This model comes in a 2-speed and Andis offers a more deluxe AGC model in both single and 2-speed. A similarly priced Oster model would also be a good choice. You will also need to purchase blades. With the Andis model the smaller the blade number the longer the hair will be. The blades we use the most are a 5 (cold weather), and 7 (summer) on the back. We use a 10 for the head, face and neck. I know a Westie head is quite different though.
Check with Westie rescue for information about grooming. I got so much help from our breed rescue groups (via email) when I contacted them about grooming supplies and "how-to's" with our fearful rescue. You can also pick up an inexpensive grooming book on e-bay. I also recommend a really good set of dog grooming shears. Be prepared, the shears are very expensive. We have a pair of thinning shears, but honestly don't use them much. Realize my dogs are pet Scots, not show dogs that would need hand stripping of the coat. Good luck, and remember hair grows back!
References :
PetEdge offers a good selection of grooming products and I have used this company before and feel confident recommending them:
http://grooming.petedge.com/home.jsp
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