Dog Clippers – The Professional’s Choice in Trimmers
What do professional groomers look for when shopping for electric dog clippers? Are there features that make one type better than another or more convenient for certain aspects of the job? What tool does a pro reach for to accomplish a specific grooming task, and why? Let’s take a look at some of the advantages that some models of dog trimmers have over the others for certain jobs.
There is one important consideration that applies to any motorized tool that needs to be held in the hand for lengths of time. In a word, heat! Electric motors produce heat. And the faster or more powerful they are, the more heat they produce. Today’s devices are designed with very efficient heat sinking capabilities that do their best to shift the heat away from the user’s hand, and some models are better at this than others. But because these tools are self-contained and require a hand-held grip shape, there are still limits no matter how efficient the heat dissipation capabilities of the tool.
Stores that carry dog supplies usually carry several models of dog trimming clippers. The lighter weight models are usually the ones with a single speed and because of this heat up less. The more versatile trimmers usually have two speeds. Because of the bigger motor they are heavier to handle and the motor generates more heat. While it can sometimes be convenient to have a single tool that is versatile enough to handle the whole job, it is not always the most comfortable or easiest.
Trimming in areas that are tight, for example, on smaller dogs is accomplished much more easily by utilizing a smaller tool. These areas seldom require a powerful, multi-speed motor in these areas. The heavier tool, in cases like this, is a distinct disadvantage. This is why the top groomers usually have more than one tool at their work station to reach for in different situations. For the pro’s, sometimes the best tool for the job is to have several dog clippers to choose from.
