Clipper and blade questions
I'm going to tackle grooming my sheepdog. I have a couple of questions though. I'm planning on using the Andis 22360 clipper with this blade since I want to shave him with a 3/4 cut. http://www.amazon.com/Andis-CeramicEdge ... B0013MG7F6 I'm just wondering if that's the way to go or should I get 30" blade with one of those Stainless Steel Snap-On Combs that shave him 3/4 inches? I guess I'm wondering what the differences are between the blades and the snap combs Thanks for your help! |
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| The combs are a B**ch, I've never gotten one to work properly. Sheepdogs have undercoat and everything must be perfectly clean and brushed out completely. I use the 3 3/4 blade but I don't go ceramic......I stay traditional edge. If you are trying to stay around an inch in coat length, better if you scissor cut. Still, you can use the clipper and blade underneath in the nonshowing areas and the spots that mat easily, behind the ears for example. |
| That is the same blade I use on Bailee and he actually doesn't look too bad if I must say so myself. I find the hardest thing is trying to shave down a MOVING target. Good luck. |
| I love the comb attachments, ive done billy today i love the comb attachments. Ive done billy today using a 2" one. I use the andis magnetic type that go over a 10 blade. theres also a s9t of stainles steel wahl ones. Both are good. The andis magnetic ones are around £25 for a set of 8 and the walh are about £15 for 8. However there not good at getting through a matted coat and you do have to keep taking off the attachment comb to clean out the hair. But you have a range of length from 1/4" to 2" Your andis blades are great too the 3fc and the 33/4 both leave a nice plush finish. You will manage to get though some matts with the 3f but the 33/4 will struggle. If your clipping for the first time, make life easier and brush, bath dry and brush out one day then clip the next day. Your dog will be 100% dry and your dog wont be bored when you start to clip: Remember always keep your blades clean and oiled and oil them before putting them away. And dont let your blades get too hot, even when using comb attachments as the blade doesnt touch the skin, it will still get hit and warp. |
| That's great, thanks for the tip on bathing him and clipping him the next day. |
| You and the dog will both be happier if you separate into 2 days - one brush and bathe, then clip. You could even separate it into 3 days - brushing, then bathing, then clipping. You will not be able to use the clip on combs unless the coat is in P E R F E C T condition. Not one tiny mat. If you do the prep work, it will work, but it's rather excessive unless the coat you are starting with is already in very good condition. Definitely work with sharpened, oiled blades and you can use a spray Cool Lube on the blades to help with the heat. Another trick is to have two of the same blade and when one begins to get too warm, switch out with the duplicate while blade #1 cools. Good luck. You can always go back and tidy it with scissors if an area is not perfectly smooth the first time around. Linda Zimmerman & Hudson, Chloe & Kristy |
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