[seeker1950]

I have this furry Samoyed mix dog, Kelley, whom I adopted from the Lexington, KY pound many years ago. Actually, my daughters then roommate was going to return her to the pound the day I visited, and I brought her home with me instead. Kelley is the sweetest thing!~ Anyway, she has this snowdog fur! Very thick undercoat, especially around her rump. Over the past couple of years, I've purchased several electric pet clippers in an attempt to give here a summer haircut, since brushing her is an endless, futile task of more and more shedding fur, and I think she'd like having a short haircut for summer. This last pair of clippers, purchased at Petsmart for $49 were no better, and the salesperson told me if they didn't work, I could return them within 30 days. I already have them repackaged for return when I go by the store. Anyone here have similar experiences? I've ordered an new pair of clippers for $150 online. I'm still skeptical that even these will work! Anyone here have success with clippers...names, brands?
Patty

Go to a professional groomer. Trust me on this, your dog will thanky you for it.
I ended up cutting poor Aggie up a few times when I tried. She's a Golden Retriever and so sweet, she didn't even cry-although she was bleeding from all the spots I cut her at. You have to be trained to shear an animal. They got all these nooks and crevices.
A groomer costs about $70 but it will last you the whole summer. You'll pay for 2 shearings with the $150. Make an appointment with a groomer.

[seeker1950]

Thanks, Jax!
I know a groomer could do it, but I have a music teacher friend who has three hairy collies and border collies, and she shaves them successfully each summer. Kelley is so good about standing still, that if I could get a good pair of clippers, with the attachment not to cut her, I'm confident I could do it myself. However, if this last expensive pair I've ordered doesn't work, I'll take your advice and get her to a good groomer!
Patty

Can't you call up a groomer and ask them for a clippers recommendation? I didn't know you knew how to do it. I was thinking about my experience. I'm sure you could do it if you're that confident about it.
Ask a groomer about the shears.
Good luck with your grooming project, let me know how it turns out. Maybe you can give me some tricks and tips.

[seeker1950]

OMG!!! I just rec'd this new more expensive set of clippers and they cut thru Kelley's fur like butter!~ !!! I can't believe it! They are the Oster Groom-Master clippers, costing $150. The only thing: they did not come with any combs for adjustment to lenght, just the cutting blade. Her fur looks choppy, and very short, almost to her skin, but the cutting is excellent, and she is being very good about periodic breaks in the cutting. I have a ton of hair! Could be used for spinning yarn! and will surely cut down on the shedding as summer approaches.
Patty

[TYMBERWOLV]

if you are looking for good clippers there are none better than Andis A-5 -- it depends on the blade size also- you might want to get additional blades depending on the cut.

Sammys have a wired coat therefore that might be the problem that you are having. You will need a professional blades / clippers and Andis is the best you can get.

But it is my recomendation to get a summer clip for your dog if there is a having coat . Or you might want to de shed the pooch which will take a few warm baths

Also because the density of the sammys coat go to a stock shop and purchase a " Horse Slicker "

This looks a bent over saw with one handle with small teeth . this helps loosen the under coat if you live in a hotter climate


Hope this helps

Tymber

[seeker1950]

Thanks, Tymber.
I did look at the Andis A5 clippers, and read many, many review on various models, till I couldn't remember which was which!
You seem to know a lot about animals! Do you have pets?
Patty

[TYMBERWOLV]

We had horses , spouse is a Dog Trainer/ Groomer / Dog Handler in spare time.

We owned our own mobile grooming business in Arkansas for 4 years.



Tymber ( away )

[seeker1950]

Ah! That explains it! ...your knowledge of grooming! My Samoyed mix, Kelley, looks like a Saluki now, very thin Greyhound lookng body!
Patty