Can I shave my dog with regular hair clippers? Like the ones you use on men's hair?

Question

I want to shave my dog for the summer. I know his coat keeps him cool, but I looked it up and it says to shave it one inch. I was going to take him to the groomers, but then I was wondering if I could shave him with men's hair clippers with the one inch cartridge on it. He is very patient and well behaved. I know he will let me do it, but I still didn't know if that was okay. If you guys have any suggestions or comments, I'd really appreciate!!!!!

Thank for everyhting!!!!

He has medium-long hair. Also, he is a Golden Retriever Mix. It is kinda corse is some places.

Answer 1

Please do not shave your dog. The long coat protects against sunburn, heat and parasites, including fleas.

I have never shaved my Chows. They are double-coated. They are furry and look like huge Pomeranians.

Anyway, they are happier with their insulation, and look stupid with lion cuts.

Yes, you can use regular hair clippers...but your dog will look like he has been home clipped. It takes months to grow out...

Answer 2

Dog Hair Clippers

Answer 3

Mens Hair Clippers

Answer 4

You could, but your clippers would probably break. I have a Newfoundland/chow mix, I like to call him a chowfoundland LOL. I tried to shave him with my boyfriends clippers once. I still get teased about it LOL. What a mess. You can buy clippers for dogs at Petsmart, Pet supplies plus, etc.

If you do decide to shave be sure you leave enough hair so your dog does not get a sun burn. It is actually better if you leave the hair & keep it brushed out, free of matts. Dogs coats sort of work like air conditioning when free of tangles.

Answer 5

You can, but it's not really the best. You have to remember that dog's hair is much courser than human's hair normaly. Dogs still grow hair that is meant to protect them in the cold, so it comes out with a much more thick, wirey texture. Human hair, is much more finer by comparison. I have done this in the past and the clippers quit halfway thru, and kept getting tangled.

Answer 6

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Can I shave my dog with regular hair clippers? Like the ones you use on men's hair?
I want to shave my dog for the summer. I know his coat keeps him cool, but I looked it up and it says to shave it one inch. I was going to take him to the groomers, but then I was wondering if I could shave him with men's hair clippers with the one inch cartridge on it. He is very patient and...

Answer 7

I wouldn't shave that dog at all, it was meant to have longer hair.. But if you do, regular hair clippers will NOT cut through that coat. I have to use expensive professional clippers and different size blades.

Answer 8

Human clippers don't have the speed required to get through most thick coated breeds. Also the comment on keeping the blade oiled, that is true, but better yet you need to keep the blade cool with a blade wash (Kool Lu be). It usually will take the whole fam damnly to get a large dog groomed at home....I say take it to a professional groomer...your time is money, right??

Answer 9

With a dog this big, I would let someone Else do it .Menes hair clippers will work but, they get hot and you have to stop so they can cool. I've tried this. It's allot of work. It took me all day. sometimes people combs want go through dogs hair.If your determined to do this task maybe you should go to Wal-Mart and get you some dog clippers.This will be better on you and your pet.Good luck and be careful. Don't get it too short. Dogs can sunburn!

Answer 10

People hair clippers do not work well on dogs. I did use a people Flowbee on my dog. It gives you control of the length, but be careful that an ear or tail doesn't get sucked in.

Answer 11

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