Grooming Kits

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Grooming Kits
Topic Started: Jan 31 2008, 08:41 PM (617 Views)
sammie204	Jan 31 2008, 08:41 PM Post #1
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 2,577 Group: Full Members Member #146 Joined: December 5, 2005	Does anyone on here groom their own dog/s? I would like to do all of mine as it can work out pretty expensive for 4 terriers at Ł30.00 a time and they are normally all done at once and also done twice a year. I've seen some kits advertised, but not sure if i would actually be able to do it myself, some of them have DVD guides to watch etc but i'm not sure.....i guess i'm worried i'll cut them too short or wonky and they'll look a mess... :rolleyes: :lol: so far i've seen these... http://www.amazon.co.uk/WAHL-USA-Multi-cut...r/dp/B000ML9HK6 http://www.beststuff.co.uk/pet_clippers.htm (the one for Ł22.99) http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/s...P&storeId=10001 http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/s...P&storeId=10001 http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/s...P&storeId=10001 does anyone have any of these and what do you think is the best value for money ? thanks :)



Kellie	Jan 31 2008, 09:05 PM Post #2
One of the regulars Posts: 389 Group: Full Members Member #379 Joined: December 21, 2006	To be honest I don't, not very useful sorry as we take Paddy to the groomer's and it costs Ł24 every 6 months or so. Looking at the pictures the Argos kits look good for the money,but I wouldn't take my word for it as I am no expert in the doggie hair dept. :D



Tafia	Jan 31 2008, 09:37 PM Post #3
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,819 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	I've "groomed" (not really the word for it) a friend's elderly Cairn using 16" Mars Coat King and a decent pair of scissors. More of the coat king than the scissors and even with not knowing a great deal about either grooming or the subtle nuances of a Cairn trim she looked really pretty good and went on the win Veteran later that week at the local fun dog show. Clippers take getting used to, it'sy easy to take hair off where you'd meant to leave it, especially in the early days - the coat king is much more forgiving. Best money I ever invested on grooming tools was the table arm, it's been worth it weight in gold and leaves both hand free.



zandd	Jan 31 2008, 09:54 PM Post #4
Moderator Posts: 22,625 Group: Moderators Member #48 Joined: February 5, 2005	:unsure: what's grooming :D I love my shaggy monster.



sammie204	Jan 31 2008, 10:04 PM Post #5
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 2,577 Group: Full Members Member #146 Joined: December 5, 2005	Tafia Jan 31 2008, 08:37 PM I've "groomed" (not really the word for it) a friend's elderly Cairn using 16" Mars Coat King and a decent pair of scissors. More of the coat king than the scissors and even with not knowing a great deal about either grooming or the subtle nuances of a Cairn trim she looked really pretty good and went on the win Veteran later that week at the local fun dog show. Clippers take getting used to, it'sy easy to take hair off where you'd meant to leave it, especially in the early days - the coat king is much more forgiving. Best money I ever invested on grooming tools was the table arm, it's been worth it weight in gold and leaves both hand free. Tafia, how does the coat king work ? does it take just the right amount of hair off ?



Halfpint1775	Feb 1 2008, 09:52 AM Post #6
Chatterbox Posts: 1,547 Group: Full Members Member #284 Joined: August 21, 2006	Hi Sam I bought a Whal set through canine capers last year - about Ł25 which looks similar to your first link. It has the DVD which I watched which was very informative. I was incredibly nervous doing Peggy the first time, and started with a fairly long cut, then gradually worked it shorter as I got more confident. Only got a few lines my first time, but otherwise I didnt do too badly! Had to use the scissors more than I expected, but it depends really what you are after. Peggy ended up a no.1 all over to match her operation square :D but next time i'll keep her at around no.3 as prefer her slightly longer. Found them very easy to use, Peggy wasnt scared, and hardest thing was keeping her in the right place - so a table arm is the next purchase!!! If you are prepared to maybe the first time have a few wonky spots and uneven lines, then i'd go for it as it does make a huge saving. With your lot, you'd prob be a pro by the time you got to the last one!!! I've never heard of the Coat King so would be interested to see how that works! Lorns x



Lu20	Feb 1 2008, 11:57 AM Post #7
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 4,190 Group: Full Members Member #423 Joined: March 9, 2007	zandd Jan 31 2008, 08:54 PM :unsure: what's grooming :D I love my shaggy monster. :lol: :lol: I must admit I do love the scruffy look - I do brush though Jess's coat a couple of times a week, she usually shakes the minute I finish which leaves her looking as she did before I started ;)



Tafia	Feb 1 2008, 02:05 PM Post #8
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,819 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	sammie204 Jan 31 2008, 09:04 PM Tafia, how does the coat king work ? does it take just the right amount of hair off ? It's a sort of bladed rake, the length of coat taken off is determined by the number of blades per inch. Having taken advise from other Ciarn owners my friend bought the 16" and generally costs about Ł20. I was so impressed I bought one to use on my dogs - my experience has been different to many folks in that it hasn't made their coats loose texture, if anything it's improved! Another good buy is a rubber car mat like the ones you find in cars to stand the dogs on, it gives good grip.



sammie204	Feb 1 2008, 07:45 PM Post #9
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 2,577 Group: Full Members Member #146 Joined: December 5, 2005	think i'm gonna give the coat king a go and see what happens..will check with my local pet shop tomorrow and if they haven't got one will ask her to order me one.



Tafia	Feb 4 2008, 12:03 AM Post #10
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,819 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	sammie204 Feb 1 2008, 06:45 PM think i'm gonna give the coat king a go and see what happens..will check with my local pet shop tomorrow and if they haven't got one will ask her to order me one. If you or your pet shop have difficulty in finding a supplier then try hub international - they have always proven themselves to be very reliable in the past.



sammie204	Feb 7 2008, 03:12 PM Post #11
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 2,577 Group: Full Members Member #146 Joined: December 5, 2005	Well i've looked online and am now thoroughly confused :wacko: ...some say the 12" and some say the 16"....so which one should i use on my cairns ? and this one which is all the essentials for a cairn terrier says 10" (have a look in the stripping section) http://simpsons-online.co.uk/acatalog/cairnterrier.html :wacko: :help: :blink: :rolleyes: :lol:



Tafia	Feb 7 2008, 07:30 PM Post #12
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,819 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	Well it's not going to make an enormous difference, certainly not as drastic as with clipper blades anyway! 10" would be leave a longer coat than a 12", with the 16" giving the shortest of the 3 - personal preference I suppose.



sammie204	Feb 7 2008, 08:15 PM Post #13
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 2,577 Group: Full Members Member #146 Joined: December 5, 2005	Tafia - thank you ! :flower: when you put it like that it simple words i know which one i want now...the 16" - will order it online and i'll let you know how i get on ! or rather i'll post the piccies of my 4 bald cairns ! :lol: :lol: (just kidding, i think :unsure: )



zandd	Jun 10 2008, 10:41 PM Post #14
Moderator Posts: 22,625 Group: Moderators Member #48 Joined: February 5, 2005	Sam did you ever get one of these? Wondering about using one for Duncan.



sammie204	Jun 11 2008, 01:15 PM Post #15
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 2,577 Group: Full Members Member #146 Joined: December 5, 2005	:yes: i did, and they are very good. Am going to tidy up some of the doglets this weekend as they are getting a little long (since their last haircut). It thins out the hair as much as it does cutting it so it definately keeps them looking a bit smarter.



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