Hi,I am looking to purchase a dog grooming scissors but can't decide yet ,what kind of scissors should I purchase between straight or curved?Thank you
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If you're going to be doing poodle type hair use curvedm it your going to be doing shave down type dogs like shih tzu, Maltese, goldens, and York is use staight scizors. Curbed are mostly used for rounding top knots etc. If this is your first time I would also recommend back tip scissors.
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I have been professionally grooming for 6 years...our blade sharpening guy was not available so I purchased these to hold off and they are okay but not great. The ball point curves are great for feet and rounding faces on small dogs. I personally prefer curves over straights. Paw brothers shears are reasonably priced and get the job done as do gators.
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I use both straight and curved. Curved are nice to cut hair around the paws and around the face/muzzle. The straights are used more and some groomers use straights for everything. I like shears direct but not these particular ones, the blunt nose blue ones did not work for me they just folded the hair. I have had very good luck with there other scissors.
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Once you use a pair of curved you will never go back to straight. These scissors are great for feet, eyebrows ( have mini schnauzers) , ears, you name it.. wherever you need them, these are perfect. They are sharp but have a blunt end. I just did my guys cuts yesterday and I couldn't believe how well these worked.. better than many I have used before. I trimmed the inside pads of their feet so easily. I wish I had bought them sooner!
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I'm sorry, I don't know anything about a shih Tzu. I have a mini schnauzer. In the summer I use the 7. In the winter, for a little longer, I use a nine or ten. I would think, if the hair is matted, I would cut it pretty short so he can start over with a clean slate. Just my opinion.
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When you cut them cut 1/8 of an inch , that way it will still be slightly curved on both ends. It doesnt matter where you cut.
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Try adjusting your blade or asking a local groomer. Mine cut, but they are very slow. I switch back and forth between human clippers and these. For me I use them for in between grooming
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They are right handed. I bought some conair pro rounded tip scissors on amazon for total cost of $12 and they work great. Maybe they have them for a lefty. I wish I had bought the scissors years ago. I've groomed my dogs for 25 yrs now and the rounded tip helps a lot!
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I like using a stiff curved blade. As silverskin is never uniform thus a smaller portion of the blade comes in contact with the meat and allows exact directional cutting. The stiff blade allows me to be in control of the angle and direction I cut. Hope this helps, Jim
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I believe you can get combs that would fit, as this clipper uses standard andis and oster blades. I believe the clipperjust came with one "10" blade, which is the kind that shaves the dog. I never have any luck with plastic combs...I useseveral other numbered blades to get the hair length I want. It probably depends on the type of dog hair as to whethera comb attachment will work well or not. Those don't work on my Standard Poodles. Hope this helps.
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Andis makes clippers. I have never seen Andis shears. If you want a good shear for a Newfie, I would recommend Kenshi brand. My 'go to' shears are Kenshi Scorpions 8' curved. I love them & they are not on the highest end of Kenshi, so they are affordable. You will be happy with them.
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I used Tiny Trim by Scared Cut(stainless steel) cuts face, nose, ear and paw. I cut hair around my dogs (pams) eyes. I really like this ball tipped serrated blade which cuts great and safe.
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Coarse 5-in-1s work well under a comb. Fines work well for close work, (pads, sanitary). I use both blades, although I love the original Wahl ArcosI have been grooming since 1976, and am a CMG in both dogs & cats
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These are very nice shears. I use them to cut the face of my Shih Tzu and they do a great job...I love the curved blade, and the rounded tip. It protects my dog's eyes when I am cutting over the bridge of her nose. She even lets me get the hair over her nose really short...She won't allow me to use my elec shears in that area.... I LOVE THESE... I bought these, and small, straight ones...these are the ones I use all the time... I hope this was of some help to you..and YES ANDIS is a good brand..(my electric shears are ANDIS)
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Hi. I don't anything about your breed of dog. A friend who is a dog groomer said just about any comb would work. Just find one that you feel comfortable with. She said that the Mars # 6 blade would not be right.
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Olivia, I am the creator of Scaredy Cut and I think it's wonderful for you and your dog that you have a successful relationship with your groomer. If you are getting the grooming your dog needs and wants to be happy and healthy with the groomer then you really don't need to add to that with SCAREDY CUT or any other tool. If you do need to do some maintenance at home you could use SCAREDY CUT to do single cuts only, which would not involve brushing through the hair. Sincerely, Matthew Michel (877) SCAREDYCUT
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You will want to cut it down before you use it on the sides, if it is to long it might pull your hair....meaning if you already have Clippers that cut it to a 0, 1, or 2. Then just use these It will just give it a closer, cleaner cut!!!!!
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They are called "pinking shears". You may find what you have described if you search that. The scissors I bought were regular straight edge shears, but I own a pair of Weis and a pair of Singer pinking shears in two different lengths. Good luck with your search.
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First off, this cutter is only for cutting straight lines (no curves). If this is what you want, this is a very good cutter. Whereas you can't actually see the blade and where it is cutting, there are very good visual guides that you can use to guide the angle of the cut. Hope this helps. If not, ask again and I'll try to clarify.
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You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton ball (not soaked) of alcohol. I hope they never stop making this trimmer! :) You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton... » Read More You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton ball (not soaked) of alcohol. I hope they never stop making this trimmer! :) « Show Less