The Best Clippers For Dogs

Victoria Goody | July 22, 2024

It can be challenging to choose clippers for your dog. There are so many types, brands and blades that the choice can be overwhelming. Take the guesswork out of the equation and choose the best clippers for your dog with our dog clipper collections.

Clippersharp’s Top Rated Dog Clippers

We’ve built these collections using our clipper expertise. Clippersharp have been providing clippers and trimmers since 1994 - make use of our experience with these helpful guides, and remember that you can always contact us if you have specific questions.

Here are just some of the factors we take into consideration when choosing a clipper:

The variety of blades and attachments available (ie combs or guards for leaving long hair behind when clipping)
Noise and vibration
Weight and manoeuvrability
Battery or mains operated
The finish left on the coat
Build quality and reliability
The price, and whether warranties are available

How to Use These Collections

We’ve broken these guides into sections so you can navigate by what’s most important to you. Is budget your main concern? Or perhaps you need to find the most appropriate clipper for your specific dog breed? Each guide recommends the best clippers or trimmers for that category. Need more specific advice? Contact our friendly team.

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Buying Guides & Curated Collections

Our Overall Top Three Dog Clippers

Don’t have time to read to browse the collections? Let’s dive straight in. It’s hard to pick any three clippers or trimmers, as they all have their own areas of excellence. If you’re looking for a good blend of power, adaptability, and price, we’d recommend these three.

Best All-Round Dog Clipper
Heiniger Saphir - From £275
For quiet, low vibration, cordless clipping, the Heiniger Saphir brings home all the prizes. The Heiniger Saphir is a top performer with excellent build quality and high reliability. We often recommend the Heiniger Saphir for those with more nervous dogs, or who aren’t used to clipping as it’s an incredibly quiet machine. These clippers use the A5 snap on blade system, so there is a wide variety of finishes available.
Perfect For
- Frequent clipping of multiple dogs
- Nervous or young dogs that need quiet clippers
- Professionals as well as home users
Why we like them
- Incredibly quiet and very smooth running
- Powerful cordless clipping
- Very reliable with an excellent build quality
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Best Budget Dog Clipper
Wahl KMC+ Clipper- £210

For the best value, we recommend the Wahl KMC+, which is available with either a wide or narrow blade to suit your needs

The Wahl KMC+ Clipper is a cordless clipper with 2 speed settings, providing effortless clipping even on thicker coats. Its quiet, lightweight design ensures comfort for both the user and the animal. Ideal for professionals or first-time users, it’s also compatible with the A5 snap-on blade system.
Perfect For
- Regular clipping of different dogs
- Home users, first time dog clippers and professionals
Why We Like It
- Fantastic price for the performance
- Quiet but powerful
- Lightweight and easy to use
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Most Powerful Dog Clipper
Heiniger Opal Dog - From £320

If you’re looking for power in a cordless dog clipper, the Heiniger Opal is hard to beat. The Opal offers huge amounts of power with two different speed settings, allowing you to glide through the thickest of coats with no problem.
Despite the power, it’s remarkably quiet. It’s this blend of cutting power, versatility, and low noise that makes the Opal our pick. Compatible with all A5 snap-on blades, it gives you plenty of options for different coat types.

Perfect For
- Frequent clipping of different dogs
- Professionals and Veterinary Practices
- Nervous or sensitive dogs
Why We Like It
- Very powerful clipper for thick coats
- Quiet and lightweight, making grooming stress-free
- Quick and easy blade changes with A5 snap-on system
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