Hello-
We are relatively new to the Miniature Schnauzer breed as we have only had our current pup for about 18 months but Oswald has been a great addition to the family. I have been grooming him by myself for the last year and I am continuing to learn and get better at it. We have recently put down a deposit on a second mini so I am starting to amp up my grooming tools since I will be having two to groom shortly.
The main thing I would like help with is finding a small set of clippers for using around the head (face, between the ears, etc.) because our current mini is only twelve pounds and the Andis 2-Speed that I currently have is a bit clunky around his head. I have no preference between corded or cordless but would like it to cut at a #10 length so that it would match the rest of his body. Any suggestions?
The second thing I would like help on is a grooming table. I really don't know much about them so I am open to any and all advice. I'm about 6'1 so I would like something a little taller because I am currently grooming Oswald on a work bench and it's a pain to bend over the entire time.
Any and all helpful advice is appreciated.
Thank you!
Small Clippers
- Dawnspell
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- First Name: Alison
- Dog #1: Barney RIP 8/3/19
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- is a: White Mini Dog
- Born: 25 Apr 2019
- Location: Guernsey
Re: Small Clippers
Hi and Welcome
I hand strip so only use clippers on bum, cheeks, ears and neck. I bought Wahl Bravmini cordless thinking I would use them all the time on the head. The only thing I really use them for is clipping the inside of the ear leather to get in the folds a bit easier, and they are really quiet. I dont really like them for doing cheeks etc it takes forever as they dont seem as powerful as my larger clippers. Theyre not cheap so its not as though I bought cheap and got cheap that dont do the job.
Grooming table I think most are adjustable just a matter of checking what height they go to and non slip surface.
I hand strip so only use clippers on bum, cheeks, ears and neck. I bought Wahl Bravmini cordless thinking I would use them all the time on the head. The only thing I really use them for is clipping the inside of the ear leather to get in the folds a bit easier, and they are really quiet. I dont really like them for doing cheeks etc it takes forever as they dont seem as powerful as my larger clippers. Theyre not cheap so its not as though I bought cheap and got cheap that dont do the job.
Grooming table I think most are adjustable just a matter of checking what height they go to and non slip surface.
Our first family dog
Barney - Pocketpark Biali Eyebright 6/2/13 - 8/3/19 Gone too soon
Motto for owners who groom their own Schnauzers -"Never mind it'll soon grow back"
Barney - Pocketpark Biali Eyebright 6/2/13 - 8/3/19 Gone too soon
Motto for owners who groom their own Schnauzers -"Never mind it'll soon grow back"