In best get a reputable groomer( not petco!), if possible,

I'm more into food then anything else in the area of pets, but I'd let groomers handle it.

What breed of dog do you have, some are much more work then others!.

runsnwalken - Thanks, but DH has just started his own business and we aren't in a position to continue to pay the $140 it costs to have her professionally groomed. I have already clipped her twice and it's worked out well. I'm not concerned about clipping her, I just want to be sure I purchase good clippers.

If anyone else has any advice about clippers, I'd love to hear it.

I have never used Andis so I can't tell you anything about those but I purchased the Golden A5 Oster Clipper, single speed, 20 years ago for $105.00 and they are still going strong. In my opinion, they are the only way to go.

If the coat is very thick get a two speed clipper. You'll need the extra power to get thru it. I use Andis or Laube at work but Oster is also a good brand, just not as fast and for me time is money.

Lisa

When I worked in the veterinary arena, I found the 2 speed nice. Sometimes you need extra power to get through those wicked matts and sometimes ya dont.

I've owned both Andis and Oster and found the Andis to be quieter but maybe it was the model ...........not sure.

Both are good brands but decide by feel, weight and the type hair you're cutting. Also, get all the info you can on the model you're considering, since the one you want may be limited in the type of blades it uses.
Blade size is determined by the hair you're cutting......fine, coarse, short, long, etc. Also, I've never found the combs useful, but that may just be me!

Here is a link that might be useful: One model that may work

Annz, the combs can take a lot of practice to master and on some coats they just don't look good, plus every matt and tangle has to be brushed out for them not to snag. The new metal ones work a lot better than the plastic ones do.

Lisa