Best Heavy Duty Dog Clippers (Jan 2023 Update)

I’m a professional groomer that needed a quick replacement clipper while mine was in for repair. This clipper is hard to use. The blade hinge is very tight and difficult to open. The blade drive needs to be perfectly aligned to change blades, and can take several tries. I don’t think it was really meant to swap blades. Not powerful enough for pro use, and way to difficult for an “at home” groomer.Oregon Dog Groomer

I'm not a professional groomer. I've taken my Lhasa to get professionally groomed for the first 15 years of her life, then the pandemic hit, shuttering her groomer's place of work. After 8 weeks without a haircut, she couldn't see because of her hair and her hair all over was getting out of control. I chose these specific ones because of the reviews and also partially because these were one of maybe two types of clippers left in my area bc all others were sold out. I'm glad I was able to snag these! They worked very well, and didn't get hot (and I was clipping for quite some time since my pup is a wiggler!). The noise wasn't overly loud – it sounded no louder than my ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. My dog didn't mind the noise. They were easy to use after watching some YouTube tutorials. The one downside is the "instruction booklet" was not very helpful. It only contained the standard warnings and some graphics that don't really aid the user in telling me how to remove the blade to clean it (I'm still trying to figure that one out) I would definitely recommend these if you want to clip your dog at home. When I feel comfortable with her going to the groomer again, I definitely plan to take her back to the pros, but in the meantime, these work to carry me over and for in-between visits to the salon.MomOfLhasa

The razor got the job done on my super “hairy/fuzzy” dog. I don’t know her breed but the coat is very thick and matted. I order a different blade, (7 skip tooth), and was pleased. I had to work it a little with an upward motion in the bad areas but it cut through. The only thing I had trouble with was changing the blades. It took me a few tries to get the old blade off but eventually I got it.Theresa S.

This is a definite must buy! I got this for a gift from my brothers standard poodle who takes out to run all the time and play, well it just happened that one day Kole went through a bush of burs and had them stuck all through him and the only way 5o get them off was to shave him because it was so bad. I used these clippers and they are so quiet and just slid right through his fur and some matts he had due to the thickness of his fur with no problem at all. I am now buying a 2nd set for my pups that have long hair.Jessica

I have gotten 2 seperate sets of these. the first one didnt cut hair at all it just ripped the fur out. i even tried it on myself and it ripped the hair out rather than cutting it. the second pair wouldnt cut with a guard on so when the guard was removed it was cutting fine but grabbed and tore my dogs skin open. whal is a great company but they definitely missed the mark with this onewilliam

To start off, these clippers are very noisy. The on/off switch is stiff and sometimes when I turn it on, it makes a loud noise and shutts off. For some reason the different comb lengths are difficult to get on and off. They cut some of my dog's fur and sone it does not cut. They got caught in a matt and would not cut through it. I had to grab scissors and cut through the matt. They also get hot fast. I followed the manufacturers insteuctions very closely. I should return them but because I have used them I will keep them but I will be going to another store and purchase Andis which seems to be the choice of most groomers. I do not recommend.Gramma

I am a dog groomer and I went to classes for dog grooming. I bought this product to help and review it for people. My final say is this is an excellent piece when used correctly. I use correctly very heavily. For this to work on your dog and to get an even cut you MUST use a de-shedding tool. They are found in many different forms but most commonly a simple rake or dog brush it long enough teeth will do. You'll need to thoroughly brush out the loose undercoat otherwise the blades of even the most professional clippers will get tangled and caught. THE FUR MUST BE DRY. Also you need to go WITH the fur not against this will cause a poor cut. Finally the blades will heat up, either do the more sensitive areas of the dog fist, or get a second blade so you can interchange them while one cools. NO matter which way you deal with heated blades ALWAYS ALWAYS A L W A Y S USE BLADE OIL!! its as simple as running a small amount of oil over the blades of cleaned unmoving blades and brushing it through with an old tooth brush. cleaning the blades can be done with a toothbrush aswell. I hoped this helped.TheDogGroomer

I purchased this to groom my dog who is part Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever/Doberman Pinscher. He weighs about 65 lbs. I would have taken him to our Petco groomer, but recently had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and when they called us to get him in, he had just had his stitches out and wanted him to heal more. Eventually, I decided tobuy this Clipper Kit. It's easy to use and effectively grooms dog. I didn't watch the video, but maybe should have. I didn't use the scissors either. However, I got the intended result. I would recommend it. Also, watch the video. The razor did get pretty toasty, so I had to stop occasionally to let it cool down and clean out the blades. I also made sure to use the oil included in the kit before and during use.Teressa G

I guess I'm having a hard time finding clippers that you can use on the whole body that aren't 100s of dollars. These were slowing down dramatically in 15 minutes, sounded like they are dying. Meanwhile my 12-year-old clippers can still manage to get the job done. These probably work fine for trims and touchups (but not full body shaving a 50lb Standard Poodle). I liked that my other andis blades worked on this clipper so that's why 3 stars. But I am still returning.Alicia93

So happy with these clippers, they cut so easily, have a fast charge and hold the charge great! They are light weight and perfect for body, face, and feet. I purchased these after reading many different reviews and research on professional clippers to use on my Shih Tzu. She previously had long show coat length hair, and now has Asian Fusion styled cut. Very happy with the Wahl Bravura Lithium Clippers! The turquoise is very pretty and love that they are cordless!!Shih T. M.

Initially, I liked these clippers despite the less than robust power for thick bridle paths. However, they are perfect or were perfect for my Goldendoodle and horse whiskers. Unfortunately, they just stopped. I charged them and nothing…but a new charger, charged them again and NOTHING. They worked for about a year and that was it.MorganGirl

Used on cat. Started by setting clippers on floor and letting them run so cat got more used to noise. Did this several days. Then trimmed a little. Took three days to do back and sides (all I dare do) the first time. He was not so much scared of noise by then, but did not like vibration when touched. He got more used to it all as he was trimmed more and I did most of sides and back in one attempt the second time I trimmed him. Fur looked like child had taken scissors to it when I used the guide comb attachments, so finally used without those and looked smoother. I have a second cat I would not dare trim with these as he is very noise averse. Both are long-haired.Zexia

Purchased to “groom” three Havanese during pandemic closure of groomers. The clippers worked very well with grooming ability far beyond a first-timer’s skills. We were completely satisfied with the product and will continue honing our skills on three unsuspecting dogs. I’m sure we will continue using professionals on a less frequent basis to clean up our amateurs shortcomings. Recouping the clipper cost was done with the first use. We’ll see how our grooming progresses. It’s sort of fun.Tamike

I just bought this a couple days ago. My dog (toy poodle) had needed groomed for awhile now. I had 2 groom w/ out a guard at 1st to get matts out. But after that it worked soo well. It's not silent, but definitely way more quiet then a norm set of clippers. They got the job done & didn't overheat. Said for medium coats, but cut my poodle just fine! I'd highly reccomend this product!Bonita30

I have a goldendoodle with super dense hair and tried to use the trimmer to cut long hair with tiny mats throughout. It was slow going but it held up surprisingly well despite me not washing him first. After a while it started to seize up. But I think if your dog’s hair is well groomed first and you’ve already tried to cut out the snarls then it’ll function great—considering the low price. Probably slower than a more expensive product. But all the different accessories are great! It was everything I needed.Losetheshoes

It was hard to pick out a brand, but I finally tried this one. Inexpensive at less than $100, and it cut my fluffy dog's fur really well without feeling like I was raking it through her fur or combing it with the blade. It's not super loud, but it's not whisper quiet. My dog wasn't bothered. Happy with my purchase. I'm not a professional groomer, so maybe there's better out there, but worked great for me!N.D.

I bought these clippers at Petco curbside pickup during the coronavirus quarantine. I have a silky terrier (most people think it's a yorkie) and he needed some "tidying up". I was really happy with the heft of the clipper and all the guards that came with it. After watching the included DVD, I bathed and dried my dog and clipped him. My dog is VERY used to being groomed but I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. Other seemingly similar clippers I researched were over twice the price. These clippers are meant for a dog with a fine to medium coat so I think if you buy them for that type of dog and follow the directions (and oil them as recommended) that you will be very happy with your purchase. They are made in Sterling, Illinois. You can even send the blade in for free sharpening.Friend of Max the Dog

I purchased these because I am unable to locate clippers for my dog. I did an extensive search and looked at many reviews from several sites. This was the only company that could send these within a week. They showed up in 5 days. I also pulled these from the package and was impressed by the sturdiness of the clippers and how they looked. They are not load and work right out of the box. I oiled them to make sure they would not have any problems as recommend. The video CD is very helpful for any dog. I have a miniature Schnauzer. He was very over grown and very shaggy. Lots of tangles and matting. These clippers cut through all that with no problem. Very smooth and quick cut and not a lot heat from the clippers to make my dog feel uncomfortable. I love these clippers and should have bought a set years ago with the ease of cutting my dog. I would recommend these for any light to medium coat dog.Matthew330

This is a very powerful clippers. My bischon has such thick curly hair and it did a beautiful job cutting his coat quick and evenly. I will need to buy additional blades to help with his face and ears as I would like a longer cut there. Blades are sold seperately for longer lengths. This clipper comes with number 10 blade. I highly reccomend this product.Granny

It works to groom my pup but like a comment mentioned it does get a little hot. I was looking for something more affordable though so this did the trick.stacym44

It's a good pair of clippers, although not the best. The speed is Ok, it gets the job done when I needed emergency clippers. If your a dog groomer I would recommend you invest in some better ones.leigh.r

This clipper barely goes through my dog’s coat (springer spaniel). I’m having to pull his coat out and work off a little bit at a time. If the better clippers aren’t sold out, go with one of those. I would’ve, but with CV pandemic, everything is sold out. This is worthless for a dog with any measure of coat.0429

Love this item I use it when groom my dogs on thee feet, I can get rid of the bulk of hair easier. It is quite and it doesn't scare them like some trimmers. Grate buy for the money. This is my 3rd one over the years. I either wear the blade out or I have dropped them.Lisa

This little trimmer is quiet(er) than other trimmers and is good for a beginner. I used it on my teacup poodle (6 lbs). It did not come with any lubricant so you'll need to order that. I got the hang of it pretty fast. It's very effective. I did also try it on my Beagle, who has short, wiry fur and it was just adequate. I don't think this is a good buy for dogs with a wiry or heavy coat. It may work on that kind of coat if you just want to work on small areas.Juli

I bought this SEVEN years ago for my toy poodle puppy. I was in school at the time and decided I'd make an investment in grooming supplies and save money. This has never let me down! I've used it at least once monthly for all those years and I haven't had to have the blade replaced or anything. I've followed the suggestions of brushing out the blades after using and occasionally oiling it and it's performed very well. Words of caution: it can be rather noisy, and it can get really really close- so you have to watch it to make sure you don't skin your pooch. The more I've used it, the more comfortable me and my dog have gotten with it and now I couldn't do without it. It's great on grooming his face, under his tail and his paws. I can get around his paw pads and nails!phelicia.m

I was skeptical that this would work easily "out of the box". I have trimmed dog and cat nails for the best part of my 60+ years. Critters with multicolor nails are always a bit of a guess on a good day. The very first nail I tried it on registered green (good to go) and even after going up and down the nail several times it kept reading green at the same spot. I gave it a little more of a reading in green as not to draw blood. I still managed somehow to get blood. Disappointed, I went back to my tried and true. I will try these again after trying to figure where I went wrong. The MAIN take away, is that if you do get any blood it sure would not be as bad as it would be if you cut way too close! The quality of the build is good although a bit pricey. I really wanted to give this to a friend who hasn't a clue about nail trimming. I would like to give it to her after I figure out the clipper, so she will build confidence in caring for her own dog. (READ: There may be a learning curve on this item)DK IN D

These nail clippers are a great idea but the product does need improvement. The clippers themselves are sharp & clip big dog nails pretty good but as for the battery & light to tell you that it is safe to clip definitely needs improvement because the battery cover keeps falling off & the little button batteries fall out , they do not snap in therefore they are loose & jiggle around which makes the lights not work properly either and they do not turn on all the time when pushing the "on" button. Fighting with the battery cover, the batteries & trying to get them to turn on is not worth money that they want for these nail clippers, just not worth it. I had a pair & my friend got a pair & both were the same way with the same problems. Do not recommend them until they come out with an improved version that resolves these issues with them.hjflyer

I needed a dog nail clipper like this one as my dog has only two white nails and it is hard to know when to avoid the quick especially since I do not normally cut his nails. We have a patio which has a flooring that is a natural emery board but this year it has been impossible to use it so my dog's nails got insanely long. The idea behind this clipper is amazing but there is room for improvement. Here is how mine works. I turn the metal thingy to unlock it and push the button which blinks on orange but then it turns yellow then red. The first time it does not function (stays red) which is the annoying part. I have to turn it off and then it gives me green. As I place it on my dog's nail it changes color according to where it is okay to snip. My dog absolutely HATES nail cutting. He is okay with me touching his nails and massaging them but once he sees the clipper if he is awake he begins to nip and bite. So my strategy has been to catch him truly deep asleep and do the nails patiently one nail at a time (one a day if need it be). Here is another thing I would recommend the maker of this clipper is to sharpen the blades really well. They are not bad but if you are not fast enough if the nail is somewhat hard you may crush the nail. In my case it is not bad as my dog's nails long but I will not go anywhere close to the quick like some groomers do. I just want to clean them up to avoid him getting hurt cause of too curly nails. It is a slow process but I am taking my time not to hurt the guy. I wish this clipper is improved upon (hence the 4 stars) I am happy with it and although Willie wakes up startled when I snip his nail I am confident I go it right. Also a BIG HUGE thumbs up to the customer service from 1800 petmeds as they were insanely helpful when my clipper got stuck in Canada customs to the point where I was wondering if someone just decided to take it. Thank Goodness we finally got it. If I would recommend it to any one yes. but use it with extreme caution.Willie72

I bought the clippers September and within a few days the clippers were at my house earlier than expected which was great but the best part was that they were so easy to use and actually worked. It use to take 4-5 hours to trim my chow chow because my other dog constantly licks her no amount of combing helped with the other clippers. But these cut like a hot knife through butter. It only took me an hour I actually felt like I was dreaming. The only downside is that it does warm up and I stopped a few times. Although the warming up stopped me a few times it was not exactly all that bad it gave my dog a rest and she liked being free for a bit and play with me. So she actually did not hate the experience as she had in the past. Over all I love this product and I feel bad I did not buy it sooner it would have been easier for me and my poor chow.love chowchow

Have only used this clipper to trim my labradoodle one time but it was a dream. Powerful and easy to use. I had read some reviews about these clippers overheating easily but that was not the case. As a total beginner at trimming my overgrown dog, it took me over an hour of cutting with the clippers running almost constantly. They were warm when I was done, but not hot and never too hot to hold. My husband tried to change the comb attachment (I bought a set directly from Andis) and he accidentally removed the entire blade assembly. It took him a long time to figure out how to get that back on. It was not intuitive, and the instructions didn't help. There's a small, hinged plate in the dead center of the clipper head that has to be lifted up, before you can get the blade assembly back on. The spring is strong so at first it doesn't seem like it will lift. That's the trick. You're welcome;-).carolynmcgown

Like many Wahl clipper , this is an efficient product. BUT!, i feel this machine heats up a little more than others i used before, and it could feel like it's burning the hand a little, although the clipper still working properly with no fault. Still i must tell that i have an adult schnauzer dog and clipping his hair after many months of hair growing took a long time and finishing was uncomfortable for my hand. I ended up gripping the clipper with the tip of my fingers to avoid the high heat of the body of the grip.ojtok.tepetl

I used these as soon as the set was delivered. I used to have to tranquilize my pet before taking him to the groomers; that's why I wanted to give this item a try. As soon as I got them, I gave them a try. The clippers were light-weight and quiet. My little dog wasn't afraid and sat quietly while I clipped him, right down to his underside and toes! He thought he was being brushed out! I just saved myself over $70 a month on grooming charges…he will let me clip his fur as it grows out and I won't have to drug him up to do it. As I get more adept at clipping, no one will know that he is being clipped at home instead of at a shop. I have been hand-trimming him for several years anyway and now I can do the entire job myself. Thank you for giving me the tools to do t his.annmarie9500

I purchased this for one of my cats who has bad matted fur on her back she was fine with this till I actually tried to use on her I had to have my boyfriend hold her down and I removed one big mat so far and will be trying again tonight. My other cat didn't mind this at all she just laid there and let me shave her she had very little mats in her fur. I do recommend this you just need to be patient and take it slow especially if you have scared cats like I do. I don't know how well it works with the clippers attached I used it without a clipper and went back and forth slowly at the mat.tingargiul_2

I brought this one week ago and very pleased with the quality of the product. I didn’t realize that my dogs rabies vaccine was 24 days past due and couldn’t book her appointment Until it was up to date. I went in store to purchase these clippers and it was perfect! I will forever give her a hair cut on my own. Best money ever spent. I have a long haired chihuahua.Davis1209

I bought this clipper based on the great reviews I read, so I purchased it. I brought it home and tried it out on my dogs fur who just yesterday I trimmed with a Wahl clipper. The Wahl clippers broke which is the reason I bought this Andis one. The Andis clipper compared to the Wahl one is just awful it feels very light and cheap, and really didnt cut my dogs fur barely. Unless you want to spend an entire afternoon attempting to cut your dogs hair stay away from this product. This product is very loud as well compared to my old Walh one which honestly was super quiet.thirsk66

I bought this and the quality wasn’t that great. My dog yelped when I started and this is after I oiled the blades. The blades were on crooked. One side higher than the other. I returned the product to petco. Maybe it was just that one clipper out of ten that may have the issue but I wouldn’t recommend using a faulty product and perhaps buying one more time the product won’t be the same. If so then I highly wouldn’t recommend it.BellaSophia

This clipper saved me so much money. I had a different clipper that would get hot from the length of time I'd be having to use it because it would barely cut the dog's hair. (I even had the blades replaced) So I decided to buy this clipper and I was amazed at how it cut the dog's undercoat so effortlessly like a hot knife on butter. I had been tempted to go to a groomer, but with this clipper, I was able to groom the dog myself easily.Eva

I was looking forward to this, because of the great reviews. Well, I have the same problems as all the other 1 star reviews. Guess some of us get a faulty one??? My pup’s fur (maltipoo) was freshly cleaned and completely dry and brushed out. I’ve used buzzers on humans before, so I had a general idea of how this should go. Plus i watched a ton of dog grooming how to videos. All this does is take off a tiny bit of fur and then get stuck. Over and over. The hair never falls off, i had to pull it off every time. We tried adjusting the settings, changing the blade covers, using it with no cover, even turning the blade adjusting screw. Even at its highest possible setting (also very loud) it just doesn’t cut. After several 15 minute attempts, we hadn’t even made a dent. She looks the same. Very disappointed.Ellie

After a failed attempt at giving my fluffy cat a buzz cut with regular clippers, I bit the bullet and bought these "pet" clippers. You wouldn't think it would make that big of a difference, but let me tell you, these cut so much better. Using a guard I didnt experience any pulling or snagging and my cat sat comfortably. The only downside was that they did seem to get hot after 10 or so minutes of usage. The noise and vibration didnt scare my cat, but I would recommend turning them on and petting/encouraging your pet before cutting, to give them a few minutes to feel comfortable. These clippers took off so much hair I barely even recognize my cat 😂 lol. I would efinitely recommend these to others as an affordable option for grooming your pet at home.marissa.b

I did a lot of research before I brought these. Horse Journal rated these as on of their "Top Picks". I switched to these from the Wahl Show Pro because of the motor. I like he rotary motor better than the electromagnetic motor because it is quieter. I like the 5 speeds option. They stay cool with the average useage time. I use them for the Face, Legs, Ears and Bridle Paths. They work Very Well.Gallysgirl

My two Shiloh Shepards are pretty tolerant of this trimmer. Cuts thru double coats pretty well. Need to remove plastic guide frequently to keep it cutting smooth. Would expect that with any trimmer given the thickness of their coatssscarnaughty

I am amazed how this works. After leaving it alone for a week it learns the house and noises animals etc. Then it can not be faulted. I even tested it. I asked it then went upstairs and opened a window. It sent an alert. Even a door etc. Love it.ellie2680

I am in rescue & buy at least 2 new cordless clippers every 6 months. It has a 5 in 1 blade and it easy to cut the face, tail, sanitary areas, feet, etc. very close on poodles. I can usually clip one standard poodle using both batteries for the really big standards. It is quiet and doesn't freak out neglected or abused rescues. It is cordless so you can move around easily. I have used this brand & model for poodles weighing 4 pounds and up to 95 pounds. I've also used it for many small breed dogs and a good many low shedding big dogs. Just be sure you buy from someone who deals with clippers & knows the product. It is lightweight also, the blades are easy to pop off & clean, they are easy to use. I've noticed several professional groomers use these.lovepoodles

Perfect for finicky cats. The blades were super sharp and slid through my Persians fur without catching. Its quiet and pretty lightweight. The two batteries are great but even after running it for an hour I only needed the one. Definitely recommend for home use. The one and only con is that it got a little warm. Not hot just warm.rickyross1210

So many attachments. Well worth the cost! Conair is a well known and well made brand. Very pleased w this item and would totally purchase again as a gift for a friend who grooms her own dogs. Highly Recommend!Shana A

This is a great entry-level clipper/grooming kit. Has everything that you need for light-duty grooming, and then some. The metal comb and small head attachment for getting in smaller places (paws, elbows, etc.) are a nice addition. These clippers have multiple speed settings that are selected on the back-side of the unit and activated when pushing the button on the front (i.e., a "boost" to use as needed). Nice feature. Overall, a solid clipper set for light grooming jobs!Tara

Perfect for quick trimming & grooming! Love that this comes with so many different attachments. I use for light grooming/trims – super convenient & easy to use. Very impressed with the quality of these trimmers!Jenn C