Wahl Professional Animal Arco Pet, Dog, Cat, and Horse Cordless Clipper Kit, Purple (8786-1001)

After adopting our first doodle, I was excited to welcome a dog into the family. However, no one ever tells you about how matted they get from a young age. After trying all the detangling shampoos and magical brushes, I decided just to have my doodle professionally groomed.Despite this, after paying a hefty sum regularly to have my doodle groomed, I was determined to do it myself.While I’m not a professionally trained groomer, I would call myself proficient with dog clippers after watching countless Youtube videos. Over the years, I’ve tried many other dog clippers that were on the less expensive side. However, they were very loud and overheated too often. When I found these dog clippers on Amazon I decided to give them a shot because they were highly rated.The soft case that comes with the kit isn’t too bulky and fits all of the parts perfectly.For the most part I’ve been nothing but pleased. The clippers themselves are lightweight and require some pressure to activate the on-switch (other brands have a power button right where you hand rests and can be annoying). I thought professional grade clippers would be even louder, but to my surprise these were on the quiet side. I also appreciate the blade adjustment along the underside of the clippers. It enabled me to get a clean, even, and precise cut that I’ve never experienced before. Having doodles means dealing with mats, but I was shocked to see how well these clippers cut through dreads. I recently adopted another doodle who is very skittish and I was eager to test out the clippers on him. While his fur is less curly because he is a sheepadoodle, the clippers still tackled those dreads very well.However, like most clippers, there are some flaws. I was disappointed to discover that these clippers overheat. I always check the temperature of the blades throughout the shaving process, so that my pup doesn’t get razor burn. The Wahl clippers began to warm up after thirty minutes of shaving. Not to mention, I did notice that in the especially dreaded areas they began to heat up faster. Therefore, I would recommend checking the clippers temperature frequently no matter your dog's hair type.Furthermore, while the Wahl clippers were cooling down I found lots of hair stuck in the base of the clippers. I had to really tug at it to finally get the fur off.I appreciate how the Wahl clippers come with two rechargeable batteries, however the charging base always glows red, no matter how long they have been charging. Despite this when I tested the batteries to see if they held the charge, they worked fine. Maybe it's just a design flaw?Overall, these Wahl clippers have proved to be a great investment into my dog's hair care. They cut through hair like butter and hold a nice charge. They aren’t too noisy which can often scare dogs and come with two rechargeable batteries which is a must when tackling multiple shaves in a day. Not everyone has the kind of lifestyle that can afford spending the time and money to shave your pet. But if you can, these clippers are the ones to invest in. While they have some minor flaws, their pros make them worth it.

Amazing, like a light saber for hair. Very little vibration, cutting back paw hair has never been so easy!

Nice mini clippers for grooming! Works really well! Happy with product.

Waste of good money. Extremely shocked and disappointed. In the beginning they were great. I don't use them as a professional, so they don't get daily use, just use for my two small dogs. Suddenly, the batteries (like others are experiencing) won't hold a charge. The clipper starts and dies off in less than a minute for both batteries. You can charge, then use immediately and you won't get past 60 seconds of use if that. This company should do the right thing and help customers experiencing this, as obviously it is a issue with the product. If you are pondering buying this product count on being quite unhappy and taken advantage of after a short period of time. The WAHL company has lost its brand reputation, although I hold a small amount of hope that the company monitors the reviews and stands behind their product. I would rate this with no stars if possible.

I’ve used this same item before, this one was much louder. My dog did not like it at first.

Using these for years and they still work the best

Great size and quality product have used these for years Battery's don't last long.... need to replace!

I've been a dog groomer since 2002, and so I know my clippers. These are TRIMMERS... not made for trying to cut a whole giant dog guys. These are for doing feet, face, butt... the sanitary areas. Get a real clipper for the body, just my tip. Anyway, I've purchased at least 6 or 7 of these over the years. All dying around 2 to 3 years, depending on if they had been dropped or not lol. And that's just cutting pads, faces and butt's. Without dropping, you're looking at maybe 3 years, if the batteries don't die first. I have a bag on over a dozen batteries like I'm some kind of hoarder 😆 my latest one, I got in 2022 is now dead... I honestly don't know if I want to keep buying these... they are $50 more than when I first started liking them.