Snowy Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I've just given Dennis the Westie his bath and trim, but my normal 'human' clippers just can't cope with his fur and I ended up plucking instead of shaving. Had to do him with scissors - not a good idea! Please could any of you doggie people recommend a decent but not too expensive set of clippers? Or are they just the same as 'human' ones and I should just get the blades cleaned and sharpened. Here he is all clean and spruced up (you should have seen him before I got to him! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Awwww Snowy! Can't recomend dog clippers (sorry) just wanted to say how cute is Dennis???!!! I still think he's named after Dennis Bergkamp! Milo is just long and hairy, as you can see - he doesn't get trimmed (except with scissors occasionally for the knotty bits!!) H x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Milo is gorgeous! All soft and floppy Don't think Dennis takes after Bergkamp though - it wasn't till I got all his fur off that I realised how fat he's getting. I think he needs a training schedule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I took Milo out running the other day, i need to keep fit and he's a bit on the porky side... We went once round the village common and then he refused to go round a second time and took off home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Ah, what a sweetie and such a great excuse to put piccies of our lovely doggies on here! I clip Molly with Wahl clippers. I have bought rechargeable ones, as I usually end up chasing her around the garden to get her clipped: If I was on the end of a plug, it would be very frustrating! She's a big dog... it takes ages. .... here she is.... oh, don't know what model they are... they've got "professional" written on them and they're funky blue..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Cannot recommend, but am interested in the topic, as we have a rescue spaniel-collie cross called Tori, and she is very like Milo. Last year when it was 30 degrees plus, we did discuss clipping her, or not, and still cannot decide .... she has legs on her like chewbacca aka Star Wars . Molly is gorgeous too, Annie ....... .[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 The only thing about clipping is that it changes the nature of the coat, and once you've done it, its done, if you know what I mean. Molly should be wiry, but because we have clipped her, and not hand stripped (which would take about 6 hours ), her coat is now as smooth as velvet... of course, we don't mind this at all, but she's completely "wrong" for an Airedale. Clipping long haired dogs, like collies for example, might make their coats thicker and less "hair" like, if you know what I mean...... Sorry... not explaining myself very well here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Sort of know what you mean Annie . Tori has very Spaniel like ears and chest, but the hair on her back is very long and more wiry. We may just "trim" with scissors, her tail when held out has really long hair, so when she wags, its like a "fan". . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Oh Annie, Molly is adorable! And you clip her yourself? She looks great! I didn't show Dennis' body - I can't get him that neat. All I aim for is short and clean His coats a bit lop sided now - good job we don't do shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Molly would eat any judge who came within an arm's length of her.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 The breeder of Mille recommended Oster clippers. They have loads on ebay Great pics girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 as we have a rescue spaniel-collie cross called Tori, and she is very like Milo. Milo is border collie X springer spaniel as well. I think he gets hot in the summer as well, but he would not stand for being clipped! He's a right wuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Milo is cute ... I did wonder about him being a cross breed, but his spaniel ears are longer, though just as "permed" like haired as Tori's. I might have to send a pic via superkate, as I really am rubbish at putting pics straight into text in posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes!!! Post a pic Sarah Jo - am intrigued! Is it springer spaniel she has in her or another type of spaniel do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Well if we are posting piccies it would be rude not to join in! Here are my two trouble makers! This is Teddy - my very very special little boy. This is Poppy - OHs little princess and big trouble maker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Aw! They're lovely Em! What do they make of the chickens? Milo's a bit scared of ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 They dont make anything of the chickens Helen! The pictures you see are looking down the garden towards the house, behind me is roughly the same space again but its fenced off so even though the bears can hear the chicks they never see them Good job as the bears have very strong terrier instincts! Although when Flump was inside when she was poorly she did peck Ted on the nose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 They are gorgeous Emma. I love English Bull Terriers Is the tattoo just in case they get lost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes both my bears were tattooed at birth but out of their own choice they have a rose and the word 'MUM' in the other ear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes, Gooner-Girl, Tori is a springer cross, more white than black, with one big black spot on one side, and very "dappled". If clipping will alter her coat, I think I will opt for a more conservative "trim" of relavent parts . I too love Poppy and Teddy, our last dog was a rescue Staffy Cross. Will Berties coat change alot from clipping ... I love little Westies fur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes both my bears were tattooed at birth but out of their own choice they have a rose and the word 'MUM' in the other ear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes, Gooner-Girl, Tori is a springer cross, more white than black, with one big black spot on one side, and very "dappled". If clipping will alter her coat, I think I will opt for a more conservative "trim" of relavent parts . I too love Poppy and Teddy, our last dog was a rescue Staffy Cross. Will Berties coat change alot from clipping ... I love little Westies fur Post a picture Sarah Jo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 SarahJo has asked me to post some photos of Tori for her. Here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Aw what a cutie! Em, I SO want Poppy! PLeeeeaaase can I have her? I LOVE this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Tori is so cute - she looks like a collie wearing a spaniel coat! Gorgeous! And Teddy and Poppy just look like trouble They have that look in their eyes ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
