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Cocker Specific Discussion => Grooming => Topic started by: theshrew on May 07, 2015, 09:00:54 PM

Title: Andis Clipper blades
Post by: theshrew on May 07, 2015, 09:00:54 PM

I believe they come with a 10 and people recommend a 7.

This means as much to me as how to use a iron.

So how long is a 10 and a 7 blade ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Andis Clipper blades
Post by: lozzyf on May 07, 2015, 09:50:44 PM

Don't really know but I use both ,10 is short 7 is longer ( meaning it cuts longer) . . So a 40 is a surgical cut. . Does that make sense, or help?

Title: Re: Andis Clipper blades
Post by: elaine.e on May 07, 2015, 11:52:49 PM

If you look at this link http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=32160.msg435560#msg435560 you'll see a photo diagram showing which blades are typically used on different parts of the body and head.

Title: Re: Andis Clipper blades
Post by: theshrew on May 08, 2015, 06:49:24 AM

Ok thanks for the help  :luv:

Title: Re: Andis Clipper blades
Post by: 6thSense on May 08, 2015, 09:11:52 AM

The higher the number on the blade the finer (shorter) the cut. ;) so a 10 is shorter than a 7. On cockers the 7 is for the body and the 10 for throat, head/face and top 1/3 of ears as these areas are groomed tighter and cleaner than the rest. The blades should all have their lengths on them also, but the higher the number the shorter the cut is a good rule. ;) Hope that helps. :)

Title: Re: Andis Clipper blades
Post by: theshrew on May 08, 2015, 07:35:24 PM

Thanks :-)

Title: Re: Andis Clipper blades
Post by: Joules on May 08, 2015, 08:06:31 PM

I don't like Coco clipped too short, so I use a 5F on her body and the 10 on her face/head and underside of her ears  ;)  Then I do her legs/paws and feathers with scissors