If you’re a dog owner like me (I have a Keeshond, by the way), then you know just how important it is to have access to a great pair of dog grooming scissors. Sometimes a set of different types of scissors is a good idea so that you can manage various dog coats. If you need to clip long haired dog breeds, for example, then it will pay to include some quality thinning scissors in your kit.

There’s nothing worse than trying to manage the job with half-blunt blades. This is not good for you or your dog, ouch!

Choosing a high-quality pair of scissors, however, is easier said than done. That’s why I’ve compiled this list, including some dog thinning shears, to give you a good reference point as to which brands are top-notch – and which ones are less so.

Gimars Professional 4CR Stainless Steel Safety Round Tip 6 in 1 Dog Scissors for Grooming, Heavy Duty Titanium Coated Pet Grooming Scissor for Dogs, Cats and Other Animals

Read on to see which dog grooming scissors and shears might be right for you and your canine!

Pomeranian Grooming Scissors

Let’s see what type of scissors the groomer in this video has chosen for a scissor trim.

You can actually see a student groomer working with an experienced groomer which means the video abounds with lots of tips.

You can get some great tips on this groomer’s YouTube channel.

For other tips for this breed, you might like to read our article on how to groom a Pomeranian at home,

Grooming a Shih Tzu with Scissors

The following video demonstrates use of scissors on both a Shih Tzu and a Lhasa.

Hand scissoring works brilliantly for dogs that might be a bit skittish around electric clippers. This groomer shows how to effect that nice natural coat finish when you want to reduce the coat length just a little.

Scissors can help to neaten up that Shih Tzu Summer Cut.

How to Scissor the Havanese Head

Watch the following video while Snoopy, the Havanese, is scissored expertly. Actually, Snoopy is getting a head trim so the demo can really help those who feel challenged when clipping the head area.

The video refers to grooming scissors similar to these.
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You can get some tips on how to do other Havanese haircuts here.

Professional Dog Grooming Scissors

The ideal kind of grooming scissors set would include a handy zip up pouch or bag to hold thinning shears, regular cutting scissors, curved scissors, comb & in some cases, round tipped scissors for trimming around the eyes.

So let’s check out what is available by way of kits and sets below.

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Investing in the best dog grooming clippers can make all the difference when it comes to trimming dog hair. I don’t know how many times I have heard pet owners bemoaning the fact that it is too difficult to clip certain dog breeds. 

In addition, they wonder how the professional groomer’s clippers seem to glide through the same coats with such ease.  Usually, upon further investigation, one finds that a cheaper supermarket clipper version is the culprit.

If you are hoping to clip your own dogs at home or if you are a professional dog groomer, then you can’t expect a sub-standard tool to do the job. You owe it to yourself and to your dogs, to start with good quality dog hair trimmers (affiliate link).

There are a number of very well-known brands that have stood the test of time and the test of professional groomers. So we have listed a number of the more popular models below.

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There is no disputing the fact that 2 speed dog clippers are extremely popular when it comes to clipping dog hair. They offer both versatility and control. The ability to switch between two different speeds allows groomers to adjust the clipper’s power based on the thickness and texture of the dog’s coat.

Lower speed settings are suitable for sensitive areas or fine hair, while higher speed settings are more effective for tackling thicker or matted fur. This is ideal when it comes to clipping the coats of different dog breeds.

So, let’s look at the Oster 2 speed clipper, a clipper that has won over many a groomer as well as dog owners wishing to do their own clipping.

The Oster A5 Turbo 2-Speed Professional Animal Clipper is truly a heavy-duty clipper that does a professional job. It is a corded clipper and of course offers the choice of 2 speeds, low or high.

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